Destiny Dimensions

Isaiah 42:9, “Behold, the former things have come to pass, and the new things I declare; before they spring forth I will tell you of them.” (NKJV) To complete the destiny that God has on your life, you must allow the past to stay in the past. You can’t think about past circumstances.

What does it mean to “Be Thankful”

It is that time of year again; time for family, food, football, and fun.

Thankful for where I am today

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward (1921—1994), American motivational writer. It’s Thanksgiving week by tradition.

Hurry up and wait

We’ve been working on a project for the last year. Anticipation has been growing as we look forward to completing the humongous task at hand – building a house. Everyone asks “how is it going?” “Have you moved yet?” Our standard answer seems to be, “we are very successful at hurrying up and waiting.

Roy Bean not always legendary judge

Roy Bean inherited a California saloon on or about Nov. 22, 1852 after the murder of his oldest brother Joshua. The legendary “Law West of the Pecos” did not just drop out of the sky into Lone Star folklore.

Is a donor-advised fund right for you?

You can find many ways to support charitable organizations. One method that’s gained popularity over the past few years is called a donor-advised fund. Should you consider it? The answer depends on your individual situation, because donor-advised funds are not appropriate for everyone.

LIBRARY CORNER

Librarian, Mount Pleasant Public Library This is a short week for us. The library will close for Thanksgiving Thursday through Saturday. We hope you have a wonderful time with your families. The December Library Reads list arrived today and their top pick is The Circus Train by Amita Parikh.

Hop into a Life

I stopped my car at Larry’s (not his real name) apartment building as he strolled across the parking lot carrying his trash can to the dumpster. (When we first met in 2017, he lived in the homeless camps down a trail.) I jumped from my car, hollering, “Oh my gosh, I need my sunglasses.

Always said if I saw one, I would buy it

“There are places I’ll remember, All my life, though some have changed. Some forever, not for better, Some have gone, and some remain.” — “In My Life,” recorded by The Beatles on their 1965 album, Rubber Soul.

The good old days

I recently heard a presentation from the Carroll Shelby Foundation about their museum and the many Shelby Cobra Mustangs they have on display. When I hear the word “mustang,” I’m immediately drawn back to my hey day when driving a Mustang made you the coolest person in town.