In the movie "UP" Doug the dog suffers from Canine Attention Deficit Disorder. A running gag is . . . "squirrel!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSUXXzN26zg I thought about "Squirrel!" when I read the following in an article by George Miller in my illustrations file: "One morning in the late 1940's a farmer decided to plow the south … Continue reading Squirrels
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Focus
Gracious Heavenly Father, When I look to your people I see men and women who struggled with focus. I think of Adam and Eve losing focus and forgetting your care. That did not turn out well for them. I recall Cain with his offering of convenience not of sacrifice. His anger at your displeasure did not turn … Continue reading Focus
Three (3) Things
Three things, I can remember three things. When Amy asks me to run to the store to pick up a few items, I can usually remember three things. Once she adds the fourth item . . . I have to make a list. Most of the time, I can remember three things. Three things. As I … Continue reading Three (3) Things
Don’t or Do?
I remember it like it was 30 years ago . . . well it was 30 years ago. I was in high school and a classmate brought me a cassette to listen to in the car. It was a copy of a comedic routine with a religious focus. I want to remember that it was … Continue reading Don’t or Do?
A Hero for Our Times
Last night, Amy, Andrew, and I went over to her sister's house for a devotional. Amy's brother-in-law preaches for the Midway Church of Christ in Jasper, Alabama, not far from where we live. The visiting speaker is a young man named Jay Rogers. Jay was is an avid sports fan and played football. He also … Continue reading A Hero for Our Times
Health Warning
Every day you hear warnings about medicines, chemicals, and other environmental hazards to your health. Recently, the largest city in the micropolitan (yes "micro"politan) area I live in passed a no-smoking policy in restaurants and other public buildings citing "community health" reasons. I personally applaud their decision. I can now enjoy a few restaurants that I previously … Continue reading Health Warning
Ten Misplaced Loves
In Western culture we speak of love every day. We love our family, we love our house, we love McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, or Subway. We love a good ball game and especially our favorite team. I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said, "I ♥ My Pastor." The Bible speaks of different focal points … Continue reading Ten Misplaced Loves
Distractions
I am easily distracted by noises, movement, and other things that happen aroun . . . sorry a Cardinal flew by my window, where was I . . . oh yeah, distractions. I can be reading a good book, watching a game or TV show, talking on the phone, studying, or in a conversation with … Continue reading Distractions
Your Attention Please
Driving a highway near Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, I saw what looked like an International Scout parked in a field. Then I noticed that a couple of "Hillbilly Hounds" were enjoying a drive of their own. Alright, it was a prop to get the attention of tourists and in my case it worked, … Continue reading Your Attention Please
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