The little boy was learning to recite the pledge of allegiance at school.
Walking home that afternoon, he pulled his hand away from his Continue reading Pledge of Allegiance
Tag Archives: Bible
Runs in the Family
The Sunday school teacher asked the little boy if he believed in God.
“Oh yes!” he said with great enthusiasm.
“Well, why do you believe in God?”
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Romance
She wears lace,
He brings flowers.
Selfless acts, unmatched powers.
Kisses blown
And winks returned.
Playful acts, love’s joy is learned.
Holding hands,
All snuggled up.
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Christmas in the Air
It’s Christmas in the air, can you tell it?
It’s turkey on the stove, can you smell it?
Colored lights everywhere, can you see ‘em?
Santa stuck on the roof, will you free him?
Presents wrapped ‘neath the tree, will you get one?
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Lazy Freeloader
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“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly….”
– Thomas Paine
Quip
A lazy freeloader entered the police station to register a complaint. “I want to find out who owns the house I live in,” said the man boldly. “To whom do you pay rent?” asked the sheriff. “Ain’t never paid Continue reading Lazy Freeloader
“I can hear myself talking.”
Written 8-29-05
Bryson is 13 years old, but he already stands six feet tall and can look down on his mother. His voice changed about a year ago and people are always saying that they have trouble telling us apart on the phone. In fact, my cell phone has voice-activated commands and Continue reading “I can hear myself talking.”
“I don’t belong here!”
Some time ago, I took my boys to Jonesboro on “guy’s day out.” For lunch, we stopped at one of our favorite gluten-free friendly restaurants, TaMolly’s.
While waiting for our food, I decided to visit the restroom. Distracted by thoughts of all that I wanted to get done that day, I Continue reading “I don’t belong here!”
Window Watching 5
Sometimes the window facing Heaven comes to me at different places and times. This day it was during an early morning shower. The water was so warm and the steam from my little sauna tempted me to stay longer. Relaxation. Comfort. Peace. I thought of Heaven Continue reading Window Watching 5
I Can Feel the Tug
The little boy was sitting quietly on the front porch step looking off into the darkness. A visitor approached the house and asked what he was doing. Oh, I’m just thinking about my kite, said the little fellow. “I’m sorry,” said the man. “Did the wind carry it away?” “Oh, no, came Continue reading I Can Feel the Tug
“He Sees Me When I’m Sleeping”
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“He sees me when I’m sleeping.” (God – not that other guy)
Quip
While kneeling beside her bed, the little girl attempted to impress her mother by quoting a passage of Scripture as part of her nightly Continue reading “He Sees Me When I’m Sleeping”