Peer Pressure

This morning, I got up early enough to ride along as Stephanie took the boys to school. Later in the afternoon, I traveled to the Atlanta Convention Center for a National Power-lifting Competition. I went to cheer on a friend from my Rotary Club. He set a national record in the bench press for his(…)

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Wisdom and Discipline

Today, I am heading to Atlanta for another visit. Looking forward to seeing the grandchildren as well as my daughter and son-in-law! BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. Their purpose is to(…)

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Fulfilling our Divine Call

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve at night in the house of the Lord. Lift your hands toward the sanctuary, and praise the Lord.” Psalm 134:1,2 NLT This final “Psalm of Ascent” is direct and to the point. The journey is over, the pilgrims have arrived at their(…)

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Harmony: Wonderful and Pleasant

Today, I accomplished a personal recovery goal. I was able to walk, in my struggling gait, the full length of the basket ball court. In the past half court was the most I was able to accomplish. This brings a ray of hope for my continuing recovery. BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “How wonderful and pleasant it(…)

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My Home, God’s Home; Gods’ Home, My Home

Yesterday, we traveled to Lakewood to watch grandson Riley’s football game. In the evening, I attended a concert at my old high school, with a Country music group called, “New West.” The leader, Mike Flemming, is an Englewood High graduate. It was good to reconnect with my friend Stan Countryman and his wife Lynn who(…)

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Calm and Quiet

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.” Psalm 131:1,2 NLT There is much in life that can divert our attention away from the Lord. We can(…)

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