Author: Buddy McElhannon
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Raising Parents
Recently, a colleague sought prayer for discerning the role he and his wife should play regarding their aging parents. The request sparked a number of memories and suggestions as to what they could be doing now. Though my parents have been gone for over a decade, the memories of their last years still linger. Fond…
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Reclaiming the Wonder
I fear the older we get, the greater we risk growing indifferent, if not callous, to the marvels of the world around us. With the constant barrage of political news, the addiction to social media, and our hectic Western lifestyle, we Americans are easily distracted. And, as often happens, we lose our sense of awe of…
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Conversations With A Four-Year-Old
Life is full of tears, fears, and cheers. Hopefully, it is also punctuated with moments of sheer laughter. This post has but one purpose — to put a smile on your face and inspire you to take notes when in conversation with any four-year-olds who inhabit your universe. One of life’s fundamental realities is that…
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The Eight Most Overlooked, Under-Appreciated, and Often Ignored Words in the Bible
Words matter. Words have power. The saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” may fend off the verbal assaults of childhood bullies, but the fact remains, words can hurt. Deeply. Broken bones heal, while the emotional wounds of spiteful words may linger for a lifetime. Yet, words can…
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Navigating the January Darkness
While there is great debate about when you take down the Christmas decorations, lights, and tree, there is almost universal agreement that once the decorations are put away, the once brightly decorated home takes on the appearance of a barren moonscape. It’s actually rather depressing. The post-holiday home seems empty, dark, and sterile. Christmas and…
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The American Dunkirk and The Indispensables
World War II history buffs recall the British retreat at Dunkirk. Backed against the sea, the British miraculously evacuated most of their forces despite being cornered by the unstoppable German war machine. This Allied defeat actually saved the British, French, and Belgian forces to fight another day and ultimately win the war. But did you…
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The Saddest Thing about Christmas
An early morning trip to the grocer on December 26th revealed a surprising discovery. All the Christmas decorations had been removed, and New Year’s Eve promotions were already prominently displayed. Apparently, Christmas 2021 was over. Hmmm, it must be time to turn our attention to the next holiday. Or is it? Not so fast, Ebenezer.…
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Female Reindeer?
We had our now traditional Christmas Eve Eve Family Gathering yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed the blessings of being together with sons and daughters and spouses and GRANDKIDS!!!!! The joys of Christmas are magnified when celebrated with family. And, as usually happens when this clan gathers, memories are made, and stories are created for future Christmas…
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The Invasion
The Invasion had been planned for centuries. The evil Prince had rebelled against his Sovereign King and delighted in using lies and deceptions to torment the people of his former Sovereign. He sneered at his captives. He mocked how they were powerless to resist his temptations. They were his slaves now and served only him…
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Don’t Drink The Kool-Aid
Growing up, Kool-Aid was a welcome refreshment on hot summer afternoons. Television commercials touted this 1950s version of an energy drink for the fun it provided, the ease of mixing it, and its mom-loving low cost. Years later, I realized the sugar content of all soft drinks, including Kool-Aid, served as a shortcut to the…
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