God, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing.You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from.True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. Even when the way goes through Death Valley,I’m not afraid when you walk at … [Read more...] about Psalm 23
Archives for December 2019
The Appointments
We all have an appointment, actually two, waiting for us whether we know it or not. Yesterday, Christmas Day, we went to visit our Granny, Gerry Burton. It was not only Christmas Day but also her birthday. She turned 102 years old! She no longer gets out of the bed. Diapers are one of her … [Read more...] about The Appointments
This Christmas
As a few of you know, we are in the process of building a house and moving to Columbia, TN. Needless to say, this Christmas has been a somewhat different one. We had no tree to put up, so I bought a very tiny one maybe a foot tall, put some lights on it and a couple of candy canes. It wasn't … [Read more...] about This Christmas
Only One!
I don't think I could do it. Give it all up. The home with my Father. The Holiness. But He did. And this is the time the whole world seems to celebrate it! As I mentioned in last night's blog, it is also the time for Christmas songs. This song has to be my absolute favorite! I not only … [Read more...] about Only One!
Home for Christmas
It's the time of year again when we listen to Christmas carols and remember years past. One Christmas 22 years ago, I didn't get to be home with family. It was one of the happiest, saddest Christmases I remember. It was a happy and joyous occasion because I'd just had my first child. We … [Read more...] about Home for Christmas
Just Stay on the Tracks
My way to work takes me over a train track. Seldom do I get caught at it, but I did the other day. I was in no hurry, thankfully, but I could tell others were as we waited in the long line together. Watching the train speeding along, I saw a lot of graffiti written and drawn on it. I know … [Read more...] about Just Stay on the Tracks