Category: Spiritual Insights

“Plan B” is “Plan A”

Turn On the Lights

As a high school history teacher, it was of utmost importance to me that my students understood what I was talking about. Sometimes, presenting a clear picture of certain aspects – like culture – from a time long ago and in a completely different part of the world wasn’t always an easy task. In one of my first upper-level Ancient History classes, the students were the smart, nerdy-type (nerdy-type people are awesome…just look at the success of The Big Bang Theory if you don’t believe me – everyone loves a good nerd). Star Wars &/or Star Trek were very high on their lists. Continue reading ““Plan B” is “Plan A”” →

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Secular Christians Don’t Drink Coke

Things are Not Always What They Seem

Our daughter, Dayton, was about 18 months old when she mistakenly drank out of a Coke can her father had used to spit chewing tobacco in. She was running through the living room, and as she passed the end table where the Coke can was, she stopped, picked it up, and took a drink. She was as fast as lightning! Poor little baby…what she thought was a refreshing drink turned out to be something truly horrible. It wasn’t at all what it seemed to be.

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The Fullness of His Grace

When my son began to talk, he mispronounced many words and struggled to make certain sounds.  Not out of the ordinary for a baby, and it was sweetly reminiscent of my little sister, Mary, who spoke with a slight lisp and chewed her words when she spoke in a way that mesmerized all she met.  Mary’s little lisp was cute and captivating when she was a child, and she eventually grew out of it (for the most part – I can still hear it when she is really tired).

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Showers of Blessings (Part 3)

This is a series featuring Guest Writers.  We hope the Lord will shower you with blessings through some of the people who have showered us with blessings.

Guest Writer Bio:  Judy Hanks

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Showers of Blessings (Part 2)

This is a series featuring Guest Writers.  We hope the Lord will shower you with blessings through some of the people who have showered us with blessings.

Guest Writer Bio:  Jared Proctor

Brother Jared is the pastor at Springhill Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri.  If you would like to hear some of his sermons or get his contact information, click HERE. Continue reading “Showers of Blessings (Part 2)” →

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Showers of Blessings (Part 1)

This is a series featuring Guest Writers.  We hope the Lord will shower you with blessings through some of the people who have showered us with blessings.

Guest Writer Bio:  John R. Oglesbee, M.D.

Dr. John is Tricia’s father.  You can read more about him in the article she wrote, A Great Physician. Continue reading “Showers of Blessings (Part 1)” →

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Wise Men Seek Him

     After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star at its rising and have come to worship him.” 

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New Series Announced

Darryl & I are thrilled to announce a new series of guest authors that will be appearing at the beginning of 2019.  We are so excited about this event because it gives us an opportunity to bless each of you through people who have been a blessing to us.  The official title of the series will be, “SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS.” 

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Where’s Your Passport?

What Happens on the Airplane – Stays on the Airplane

I have been to Europe many times – mostly as a teacher leading students and adults on educational tours.  As a history teacher, nerd, travel junkie, and yes…a glutton for punishment, this is just my kind of thing!

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Packaged in Love

How to Choose a Gift

My mother gave gifts based on what she wanted to do.

She might zero in on a particular grandchild for Christmas and do something really special for them – like build a doll house.

Oh, everyone got gifts, don’t misunderstand. But, my mom thought about the person she was gifting, reflected on their personality, added some of her own, threw it all in a bag, shook it up, tossed it out, and…VOILA!  Your present from my mother magically appeared. Continue reading “Packaged in Love” →

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