Thompson’s Laundry, and M&M’s Minis
Where can I take my bedspreads to be washed in the Pauls Valley area? One of two commercial laundromats in Pauls Valley (Okla.), Thompson’s Laundry has three over-sized washing machines. Each unit can hold up to four loads of laundry, and is ideal for larger items: pillows, bedspreads, blankets, stuffed animals, etc. With nine cycle settings available, each washing machine... Read More
I’ve been waiting over a year…
I’ve been waiting over a year for this photo. That’s Wondemu (pictured above) on his seventh birthday; the photo reached me yesterday. He lives in Ethiopia, Africa. I’m not sure why he’s not smiling, but looking at him makes me smile. It makes him real. Wondemu is one of the Compassion International children sponsored by the company that I work with.... Read More
So, I applied for a job…
First, let me clarify that I am happily employed as a part-time high school sports writer. Secondly, as a free-lance author I am (almost) always interested in unique experiences, untold stories, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. One particular opportunity presented itself to me in the form of an online job offer, yesterday. An acquaintance “tweeted” the announcement... Read More
Obedience–When It Hurts
“Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered.” (emphasis added) Jesus. The Son of God. The bedrock of the Christian faith. The namesake for Christ-followers. Learned. This verse of scripture from Hebrews, Chapter 5, captures my attention; it baffles me really. “Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience... Read More
Two Birthdays and An Anniversary
Today marks a special day for my family: today is my mother’s birthday. Notably, last week—Wednesday, February 25—was my dad’s birthday. My parents (pictured to the left during their first year of marriage, ca. 1977) are still as vivacious, and often as color-coordinated, today. Their wedding anniversary is August 7; this summer marks their 33rd year together. Though... Read More
Creative
“Live creatively, friends. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life,” Galatians 6:1, 4-5 The Message “Creative” is defined as “having the quality or power of creating (to cause to come into being)”. Thus, to be creative is to create. Ideas. Products.... Read More
The Quality of the Advice
“The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give.” Proverbs 15:7, New Living Translation Dictionary.com defines a “fool” as an “idiotic person” or someone who “lacks judgment or sense”. Lacking: Judgment. Sense. Now, reconsider the above scripture through the lens of the Law of Opposites. If “the... Read More
Trust Through Obedience
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5,6 New Living Trans. Dictionary.com defines obedience as “the act or practice of obeying; …or [being] submissive”. Further, to “obey” is “to comply with or follow (a command,... Read More
What's your 'uction'?
According to a National Consumers League study, both men and women tend to not completely “read the label” when taking over-the-counter medications for the first time. Which begs the questions: What else are we doing without full-knowledge? and If we won’t read the instructions for the things we put in our bodies, then what will we ‘read the label’... Read More
Even Your Enemies
“…evil is avoided by fear of the LORD. When the ways of people please the LORD, he makes even their enemies live at peace with them.” Proverbs 16:6b, 7 What does the “fear of the LORD” look like? According to the Holy Bible, God’s thoughts (recorded in scripture) far exceed the human mind’s ability to often comprehend them. I wrestle with... Read More
