Lamuel's mother lists the Godly attributes of a worthy woman in Proverbs 31. Paul describes widows who are worthy in 1 Timothy 5:4ff. Yesterday evening my family and I had an often repeated treat. One of the widows from Parrish invited us into her home as she does regularly for my family and many others … Continue reading Widows Worthy of Honor
Ivy Green
Yesterday was a day full of adventure. My parents are up from Florida visiting with us for Memorial Day Weekend and for our son's 6th grade promotion. We had a picnic in a field, drove through Wm. Bankhead National Forest, but the height of yesterday's long drive was a trip to Tuscumbia to visit the … Continue reading Ivy Green
Meet Bryant
Some of you already know Bryant Evans and may already read his blog. His recent blog about Internet pornography is a good read. You can find his blog HERE
My Turning Point part III
If you did not read Tuesday and Wednesday's blog, go back and catch up. This is the conclusion of My Turning Point.I did not know then how I would serve him, I just knew I would. During my Junior High School years, I planned to play off-side guard for the Boston Celtics and help guide … Continue reading My Turning Point part III
My Turning Point part II
If you did not read part one click here:A young college-age student was returning home from dropping her little sister off at school, when she could not avoid hitting a 7 year old pedestrian who darted out in front of her 1970's era Chevrolet Impala. Only when I became an adult did I really begin … Continue reading My Turning Point part II
Turning Point
May 15, 1974 was a turning point in my life. That Wednesday literally changed not only the summer of my seventh year, but when combined with the day and weeks that followed played a major impact on making me who I am. The anniversary of that day came and went this past Friday, I spent … Continue reading Turning Point
Top Ten Realities of 2009
From the Home Office in Oakman, Alabama . . .10. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.9. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.8. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.7. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.6. Your reason … Continue reading Top Ten Realities of 2009
Pomp and Circumstance
May 1985, I was where three of our young people here at Parrish are in their lives. Like Jenny, Heather, and Dakota, I was about to walk across a stage and receive that piece of paper I spent my life working for. I had plans, I had dreams, and some of them came about. I … Continue reading Pomp and Circumstance
A Really, Really Big Word
Pnuemonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. That is one of the longest words in English. Everett Smith coined this word in 1935, he was trying to come up with a word that would be the longest in the English language. His efforts paid off; according to online dictionaries, pnuemonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a pulmonary disorder caused by inhaling microscopic silicon ash to … Continue reading A Really, Really Big Word
What’s Yours?
First things first -- Happy Birthday, Amy. I am privileged that you call me your husband.Now on to this morning's drive. As I was detouring through Jasper this morning, I began singing without the radio. I was singing one of my favorite hymns -- Nearer, Still Nearer (by Lelia N. Morris, 1898). I love this … Continue reading What’s Yours?
Driving Thought 