Breakfast is part of my daily morning routine, and I take my supplements following the meal. The largest vitamin is a solid uncoated capsule shape. Today the pill became stuck in my throat, blocking my airway. I could not suck in any air, I could not cough, and I did not know how to un-choke Read More …
Lost Generations
“Joshua, son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died at the age of a hundred and ten. And they buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath Heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash. After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, Read More …
Triumph
Standing outside, waiting on the first bell to ring, I observed the activity on the school campus and the passing traffic on the adjacent busy street. I was wearing my typical black and white saddle oxfords with white socks. This was the first year girls were allowed to wear pants to school, but I continued Read More …
Lost Opportunity
The following is an excerpt from my next book which I am continuing to write and plan to finish before the end of this year. To God be the Glory. I was not prepared for what would happen on Sunday, Mother’s Day, 2014. I enjoyed the drive to Campbell County twice a week. Soon after Read More …
Divine Connection
The following is an excerpt from my next book which I am continuing to write and plan to finish before the end of this year. To God be the Glory. “On Thursday, February 21, 2013, “The Bible” series premiered on television. The most powerful episode for me was the crucifixion. I have watched old movies Read More …
God Is Faithful
December 9, 2017, was my third day of bell ringing for the Salvation Army in Knoxville. Because of my work schedule during the week, I was only able to ring on the weekend. I worked each Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm, during the Christmas season that year. The bell ringers gathered at the main Read More …
Gratitude
I thank the Lord for an unforgettable Christmas this year. Every holiday season in the past that I have spent with my daughter and family has been special, but there was something different this year in my heart and soul–an expansion of love, pleasure, and delight. The entire week was simply wonderful. The plans started Read More …
God Is Faithful
Sunday, July 23, 2017, was the beginning of a time of prayer and fasting at Redemption Church in Knoxville. The pastor’s message that morning focused on the power of fasting. The church would be participating in corporate prayer in groups during the week as well. My sister invited me for lunch that afternoon. We had Read More …
Flowers From God
Driving on the secondary highways in the mountains of East Tennessee, I observed along the edge of the road bright blue wildflowers growing randomly for stretches of miles. The color stood out against the grass and weeds that likewise grew along the roads. Large mowers cut back the growth at appropriate intervals in warm weather, Read More …
Hellfire and Brimstone
Growing up in Memphis, I attended an independent Baptist church with my sister. Sunday School included fun songs and a large flannelette board with paper figures that represented the people in the bible stories. Big church, as I called it, was quiet and solemn. The hymns were my favorite part of the service, and sometimes Read More …