Monday night, I was very tired. It was time to go to bed so I opened the back door so the dogs could go out one last time. As they disappeared into the darkness, I stood on the back porch and waited for them to return. That’s when I heard a loud rattling sound. I … Continue reading July 31, 2019 →

Tomorrow is the last day of July. That means for many of us the summer is already over. Where did the time go? It seems like yesterday was Easter and now we are headed back into a new school year. This means one of two things. Either time is moving faster, or I am getting … Continue reading July 30, 2019 →

Yesterday after church, Shannon and I went to the hospital to check on Dee. He had been seriously injured cutting a large branch off a tree. When we got to Dee's room, Shawna explained that Dee would probably be released and return on Monday for hand surgery. Then Dee smiled and said, "The good news … Continue reading July 29, 2019 →

Rerun Daily Devotional June 13, 2017 Last week, Shannon brought home the movie, The Shack. I cried all the way through it. My favorite part was seeing God played by an overweight African American woman. And while I have never pictured God like this, it did make me think. Growing up, I saw God as … Continue reading July 26, 2019 →

Dee and Shawna have three of the most beautiful little girls I have ever seen. They are also a handful. Wednesday morning, Dee called to share Shawna’s latest adventure in child discipline. All day on Tuesday, Bailey and Kaitlyn had been arguing at the daycare. When Shawna picked up the girls, their teacher made sure … Continue reading July 25, 2019 →

Sunday for Children’s Time, I used my running shoes as an object lesson for the children. I explained that having running shoes didn’t make me a runner, wearing running shoes didn’t make me a runner, and that the only way to be a runner was to run. The disturbing part of the Children’s Time happened … Continue reading July 24, 2019 →

While on vacation earlier this summer, Shannon and I went to the Davis Mountains. It was absolutely beautiful. And what made it even better was that there was no cell phone service at our campsite in the state park. For me, it was a dream come true. I grew up when cell phones were the … Continue reading July 23, 2019 →

Last Thursday, just before the Bible study began, Norman told me about his new hearing aids and how everything sounded as if his head was in a bucket. I recommended he have them adjusted. Friday, as I was standing in line at Tractor Supply, Norman and Sandra walked up behind me. That's when Norman explained … Continue reading July 22, 2019 →

Friday Rerun from October 5, 2016 Yesterday morning, I walked into the church office and Lucia said, “You look nice today. You must have a funeral.” What does that mean? Luckily, I know Lucia has a heart of gold and would never intentionally say anything hurtful. This is where King Solomon’s words of wisdom really … Continue reading July 19, 2019 →

A few weeks ago, I sold a round hay baler and a hay rake to a family that lives outside of Temple. They are actually related to members of our church, which really shouldn't be a surprise since everyone in Temple is somehow related to each other. Jack is the thirteen year old that was … Continue reading July 18, 2019 →