2023, Inspirational

01.20.24 I have everything that I wanted as a teenager…, by Joni Klees

    I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 60 years later.   I don't have to go to school or work.   I get an allowance every month. I have my own pad. I don't have a curfew. I have a driver's license and my own car. The people I hang… Continue reading 01.20.24 I have everything that I wanted as a teenager…, by Joni Klees

2023

01.26.24 Rosalyn’s INSPIRE IMPLANT JOURNEY Part One, March 2023 to December 2023

Not long before Kendal and I got married last year we saw a television commercial about this new medical equipment called Inspire (hypoglossal nerve stimulation.) It is designed to replace the machine, tubing, and mask that are known as a CPAP used by someone with Sleep Apnea. Kendal pointed it out to me because I… Continue reading 01.26.24 Rosalyn’s INSPIRE IMPLANT JOURNEY Part One, March 2023 to December 2023

2023, Inspirational

12.22.23 The Christmas Coat

 The Christmas Coat An old boy was fumblin around one day In a women’s clothing store He’d found his wife a Christmas coat And was headed for the door When he bumped into a little boy That looked like he was lost. And he said “Mister can you help me Find out how much something… Continue reading 12.22.23 The Christmas Coat

2022

12.27.23 Resurrection Trini-TEA!

On April 2, 2023, the ladies of Trinity Baptist and several of their friends were treated to an amazing time together that included food, fellowship with other Christian women, singing of praises to our Lord, and listening to the testimony of Mrs. Sandra Bailey-Simmons, and beautiful singing by Crystal Edgerton. God was right there in… Continue reading 12.27.23 Resurrection Trini-TEA!

2023, Inspiration for Christians

12.24.23 NOT ENOUGH, author unknown

Driving down the road this morning thinking about what else I can get my kids for Christmas this year. We have some presents under the tree but NOT ENOUGH! It was that thought - “NOT ENOUGH”- that stopped me in my tracks. Not enough? And then it struck me. I don’t remember ONE SINGLE THING… Continue reading 12.24.23 NOT ENOUGH, author unknown

2022

12.18.23 From the diary of a 2 year old

Some of these things I find on the internet are little gems of knowledge I wish I had known when I had two little two year old boys, and my two year old grandchildren. I think it is worth reading if you have one in your life. It gave me some interesting insight into their… Continue reading 12.18.23 From the diary of a 2 year old

2022

09.25.23 with every breath in their sweet bodies….

Your children need your prayers. They really, really do. Not just kind of. But with every breath in their sweet bodies. They need you to pray with yours. It can be easy to treat prayer as an afterthought but in reality, it just might be the most powerful thing we will ever do to influence… Continue reading 09.25.23 with every breath in their sweet bodies….

2022

08.05.23 If you don’t love this smell, I can’t use you.

Jim Cymbala preaches at a church in the slums of New York. He tells the following story: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the end of the day that I just went to the edge of the platform, pulled down my tie and sat down and draped my feet over the… Continue reading 08.05.23 If you don’t love this smell, I can’t use you.

2022

07.29.23 A mother was concerned…

A mother was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school. He didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to give him the feeling that he had some independence but yet know that he was safe. So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she… Continue reading 07.29.23 A mother was concerned…

2022

The most influential minister……

The most influential minister of the Gospel is not whoever is in the pulpit. The most influential minister of the Gospel is the parent making sure children are up and fed and seeking more of Jesus. The mom whose arms are full bringing her children to church. The dad who studies scripture, so he can… Continue reading The most influential minister……