Monthly Archives: November 2017
A Granger Story – 11/28/17: THERE’S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT THAT GUY . . .
The November wind blustered and fretted outside the cozy diner’s windows. That early in the morning, I was the lone patron. I was enjoying my first cup of Jimmie’s great coffee as I gathered my thoughts and began to write. Trixie was keeping my cup full with her usual attention to detail that made her one … Continue reading
Q(uiet) T(ime) M(using)s for 11/16/17: EVER STOPPED TO THINK . . . ?
THAT NO MATTER WHO YOU THINK YOU ARE, GOD KNOWS THE REAL YOU? THAT REGARDLESS OF WHAT EARTHLY POWER YOU’VE GRABBED FOR YOURSELF, AT LIFE’S END YOU’RE GOING TO STAND ACCOUNTABLE BEFORE HIM? THAT ALL YOUR RUTHLESS SCHEMES TO CRIPPLE OR DESTROY YOUR POLITICAL OPPONENTS WILL BE LAID BARE BY GOD? THAT YOU LOOK PATHETIC … Continue reading
300-Word Stroll for 11/13/17: 3 WAYS YESTERDAYERS AIN’T RATIN’
You can moon over how amazing you were until you’re wasting what God wants to do through you today. You know the type. Always reminding you of how studly or stunning they were, and how much better they could do whatever you’re doing. Gets tiresome, doesn’t it? “I’m glad you had those experiences, and once … Continue reading
2nd Cup of Coffee, 11/10/17: “THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.”
It’s hard to know what to do with a compliment you rarely hear. One of the reasons I decided to separate from the Air Force after my first hitch was the spitting derision all of us Vietnam-era veterans received upon coming back to the world. It made no difference where we served or what uniform … Continue reading
2nd Cup of Coffee for 11/7/17: 2 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THE WHATCHUWANTS.
Humility walks in the door when what you think you know chases down how much you don’t, and forces you to listen. The boy’s name could’ve been Dawdle; that’s what he loved to do. Rocks, sticks, stray dogs, a Frisbee somebody left in the street. Anything could grab his interest and make him late coming home … Continue reading
QTMs for 11/6/17: BUT YOU AIN’T GOT JACK
You’ve heard it: “If I could buy you for what you’re worth, then sell you for what you think you’re worth . . .” Paul says in 1 Cor. 15:9, “I am the least… I am not worthy…” It does NOT mean you’re worthless in the eyes of others, but being honest in seeing yourself through God’s … Continue reading
A Granger Encounter, 11/4/17: THE RITES OF WRITING RIGHT
“Your regular?” Rizzo’s voice always seemed to smile. She topped off his coffee as she waited to take his order. Granger hesitated, then told her what he wanted to eat. “Seriously? You want—” Nodding, he repeated his order. Shaking her head, she repeated it back: “Six eggs, basted over hard, shredded cheddar on them after … Continue reading
2nd Cup of Coffee, Nov. 1, 2017: MERE COINCIDENCE? NOPE.
The longer I walk with God, the less I believe in coincidence. There was yet another misguided jihadist’s attack in New York yesterday. This devotional from FiveStarMan was in this morning’s mail. I found it solid, timely counsel and pass it along. Don’t Curse God When Tragedy Strikes PROVERBS 1:27 When your panic comes as a storm … Continue reading