The chaplain who gave an invocation at the "redesignation" of Ft. Hood to Ft. Cavazos on Tuesday alluded in his prayer to the fact that, in Scripture, changing of a person's name reflected God's giving each one a new mission. Think of Abram to Abraham and Jacob to Israel in the Old Testament and Simon … Continue reading Renaming
Prayer & Fasting: Who I’m praying for this week
After spending way too much time angry with people who "should" know better, but who continue to disappoint and frustrate me by their actions, I have decided it's past time to start praying and fasting for those who are so lost they think the wrongs they advocate or encourage are actually doing what is "right." … Continue reading Prayer & Fasting: Who I’m praying for this week
For the 4th of July
I came across this speech I gave 6 years ago on the 4th of July. I can't believe the wonderful city of Belton, Texas invited my battle buddy, Sandra Lee Smith, and me to be the "Grand Marshalls" of this parade! It was a great day! Not much to add to my remarks so here … Continue reading For the 4th of July
“Regrets, I’ve had a few…”*
So, I just read this article in National Review magazine. It's a summary of a study conducted by some really smart people, actual scientists, from Johns Hopkins. After reading it, I'm not sure if I want to cry or scream. Maybe both simultaneously or I could alternate between the two. I know I am angry. … Continue reading “Regrets, I’ve had a few…”*
Drowning in Lemonade 