Fill ‘er up!

Over the last few months, I have discovered that I have done a pretty poor job at something. And believe me, that is not an easy thing for me to say. But I have learned that I have done a poor job at taking care of myself.

Things we used to do, I won’t ‘do no more’

“Sleeping under a table at a roadside park, A man could wake up dead.” — Song lyrics, “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone” recorded by country music artist Charley Pride. It could have been the Winfield Truck Stop decades ago.

It isn’t over until it’s over

Faith and belief in a God human named Jesus, who is reported to have come to earth in the form of a baby, born to a virgin who was impregnated by a God spirit is a lot to swallow. This baby Jesus became a child prodigy who amazed the religious leaders of his day with his wisdom.

Stomp on the brakes before it’s too late

Have any of you ever seen a time like our world is in lately? Some part or another of our planet has suffered through horrifying events in recent years. Earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, enormous tornadoes, lightning ignited fires, devastating floods and droughts.

Carl Farley saved boys at bottom of barrel

Cal Farley’s huge heart suddenly gave out on Feb. 19, 1967, while the founder of Boys Ranch attended chapel with his “cowboys.” The homespun humanitarian knew all about broken homes. Cal was just a boy himself, when his father walked out on his wife and six children.

Feeling like more than just part of the crowd

A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.” — Washington Irving (1783 – 1859) American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat.

Betrayed

Some of us have been hurt badly by our family. Maybe it was a trusted friend, a teacher, a coach, or business partner that did something or said something to us which we have never gotten over. This hurt, that we have much thought about, colors our disposition, leaves us despondent, and sad.

Destiny Dimensions

Psalm 91:1 gives me so much serenity. You should take a deep breath and a sigh of relief. Many times when God calls us to something, it can be a little overwhelming because the Lord never calls us to something that seems easy. He also does not call us to anything within our comfort zones.

H.L. Hunt, poker player billionaire

By the time their eighth child arrived on Feb.11, 1889, the Hunts were running out of names as well as room. The couple called the boy Haroldson Lafayette Jr., never dreaming he would prefer to go by his initials and someday would be the richest man in America. Tutored at home by his mother, H.L.

Suicide

Sometimes we need professional help. I have been doing this for many years. Don’t play with suicidal thoughts. Seek council. Call me. Call a friend. Call a doctor. Get off unprescribed drugs. Get on the prescribed, if needed. I can’t tell you more any stronger.