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 …
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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 …
Priceless
Corporate prayer was scheduled at church for Saturday morning in June 2019. A visiting evangelist was going to lead a group from the church in a community soul-winning outreach after prayer. Her product table was set up in the lobby, and I stopped to browse at the conclusion of the prayer meeting. I was amazed Read More …
Sharing Memories
Many years ago, my daughter and I were shopping one Saturday afternoon. Our purchases in hand, we approached the car in the parking lot and discovered a flat tire. The pleasure of the day drained out of me in that moment. I exhaled a deep sigh as my daughter phoned her brother for help. He Read More …
Walk Of Faith
Prior to meeting Scott, the only Goshen I knew of was an ancient city in Egypt where Joseph brought his family to save them from the ravages of famine. I was surprised when Scott revealed that he lived in Goshen, Indiana. I had no knowledge of Indiana, as I had not traveled to that area Read More …