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That Still Small Voice

March 9, 2015
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Several years ago, a friend from our old neighborhood was in town for surgery and an extended stay at our local hospital. I had visited him periodically, but one Sunday I had a still small voice in my head telling me to go see him. I did not listen because I had other tasks that needed to be done. My voice overruled the small voice and I decided I could see him next week. My friend died that evening; there would be no next week. I made a promise to myself that I would never miss another opportunity like this again. While in prison, my conviction to stay true to …..

What If?

March 2, 2015
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The other day I was reading a story in my daily devotional written by a lady whose mother-in-law had Alzheimer. She hadn’t spoken for several months and the family, like many of us who have or had loved ones with this disease, wondered what was going on in her mind. One night as she was feeding her mother-in-law she began to sing, “Jesus loves me! This I know.” Her mother-in-law said clearly, “Yes, that’s right.” This seems to be a reoccurring theme for me. If you have been reading this blog, you have learned that I lead a Bible study at one of the local assisted living facilities. As stated …..

Let Your Light Shine

February 23, 2015
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Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at two churches in the Decatur area. The second church was a small country church. Nothing against the newer churches, but the older churches have so much character. If only the walls could talk. As the service began I waited for the acolyte (altar boy) to come in and light the candles on the altar. The altar boy turned out to be an elderly man. As he walked down the aisle you could see his flame was about to go out. As he passed the second to the last pew the flame went out, but if you looked close you could see …..

Happy Valentines Day

February 15, 2015
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With Valentine’s Day approaching my oldest son Jon decided he would like to make dinner for his girlfriend. He thought it would be nice, with the help of his mother, to make spaghetti. My wife, Julie, is Italian and makes the best spaghetti and meatballs (no offense mom). Tonight (Thursday the 12th) schedules would allow Jon and Julie the time to make meatballs together. Three thoughts went through my mind when I received the news. First, I was happy they did not wait until Friday the 13th. Second, I was glad I was working that night and would be out of the house. The third thought was, it would make …..

Football

February 8, 2015
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With the football season coming to a close I thought I would use this post to look back at the season. For years football was a very important part of my life. I loved playing, coaching and watching it. I loved anything and everything that had to do with football. During my incarceration football suddenly didn’t seem so important. Many inmates chose to watch or wager on the games. I found I would rather read the Bible or go to one of the Chapel services. I still enjoy football, but not the way I use to. Football has taken a backseat to God and family. Looking back at last football …..