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Mysteries and Majesty
There are so many things all around us that happen, and we march right through them. A friend recently told me he stops at the end of the day and takes inventory on what has happened. He asks what can he be thankful for at the conclusion of this day? So – I’m going to tell you 3 things I’m thankful for today. I wrote them up and put them in my blessing jar, because I want to be reminded on 12/31. My church gave everyone 14 and up $50 and asked us to pray what to do with it. I prayed and was very convinced I knew exactly what…
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Rambling Thoughts
This past weekend was great. Have you ever really been in a zone? I know sometimes sportscasters talk about players hitting free throws or three-pointers being in the zone. Obviously I’ve never experienced that! My zone this weekend was completely different. My zone was my 5th book. It was like I opened a door and walked back into this world I know and love. I really love it when that happens. It feels as though I am there. I can’t really explain it, but I have friends who have seen me in the midst of it and they understand! After getting some feedback on the historical / culture accuracy of…
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Changes or Not?
There are things in life we can’t change. Very basic parameters – like when we are born. Or, where we are born. There are several factors that frame our existence. One of them is our parents. I would like to take few minutes to write down a few memories of mine regarding the people I call Mom and Dad. Both of them worked hard without blinking an eye. I really can’t recall either of them ever complaining about their work, their co-workers or duties they had while they were at work. They also made home a lovely place. The farm we had was a rambling old place built in 1863.…
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Soul Time
Today was a day for stepping it back, listening to sounds that aren’t man-made, opening my heart to hear what God has to say. It was splendid. Sammy and I drove to a park about an hour away. It was a brisk 35 degrees when we left, but the sun was dancing a solo in a crystal-clear blue sky. Sammy loves to travel,. She was eagerly looking out the back window as we cruised down the highway. Traffic was light. People in Texas think 35 degrees is wicked weather. We arrived at this magical park, and basically had the entire place to ourselves. I saw 4 people the entire time…
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Music in Hand
Have you ever really looked at your hands? I mean, the way our fingers are not exactly straight so we can do things like pick up a single sheet of paper or make a fist or caress someone we love? Our hands are definitely a work of art! Sensitive. Strong. Capable. Meant for good. Did you know there are 13 bones in your wrist? Think of all the ways you can move your hand…left, right, up, down, lateral. It’s crazy! It’s divine! Today I was playing some music for a couple of worship pastors in the Austin area. I realized, after the fact, that my hands kind of “did their…
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Do Over
It’s almost difficult to believe that another year is winding down. It seems incredible to think back on the Y2K frenzy and how many thought we were at the apocalypse! Now that is only a hazy, distant memory. Time is certainly a funny thing. And it seems at this time in the calendar it is almost a given to evaluate what has happened in the past months. So here goes my end-of-December look. One of the things I appreciate most about this life we live is the fact we are on a finite 24-hour cycle. (And I don’t mean the news!) Today is unique. It is not yesterday nor is…
