On Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, a very good friend of mine, Faunty Heflins, left me behind to go to the place his heart longed to be — a place called heaven. Faunty was 88 years old. He had no enemies — they all died years ago. Faunty and I spent many hours together driving to [...]
We remember 9/11 was the theme of the past week. Watching the replays of all the scenes connected with that tragic day led me to do some reflection of my own regarding the tragedy and what followed. As I recall, the Sunday following 9/11 church attendance was up dramatically. But in a matter of two [...]
We have just come through a holiday honoring our laboring men and women. Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if nobody worked? We all enjoy so many blessings from the labors of others. The Bible tells us “Anyone who would not work should not eat.” (2 Thessalonians 3:10). This admonition applies [...]
I thank you all for your tips in getting rid of the awful skunk smell left behind where I cremated a dead skunk. I had put it on top of some brambles we trimmed from our trees, soaked it in flammable fuel, lit it and burned it up. Not even a bone was left, nothing [...]
The 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 is coming up on us. To remember and learn from that awful tragedy Maranatha Community fellowship is going to be simulcasting an event led by Anne Graham Lotz and Joel Rosenberg at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11. The sole purpose of the simulcast is to revive the hearts [...]
I went and got a “jelly” shot made from rooster combs in my left knee today. It is supposed to help relieve the pain caused by arthritis in the joint. I hope that shot gives me something to crow about. Our pastor was preaching Sunday on the law of “sowing and reaping.” When he said [...]
Two weeks ago I had some raccoons trespassing in my garden and stealing my sweet corn. The next planting is now about ready to harvest. I am determined to guard my borders and not let the thieves get it again. So I got me a wild animal trap plus I put up an electric fence [...]
Last week I had some unwelcome guests trespass on my property. Not only were they trespassing, they also stole over 12 dozen ears of sweet corn. I am going to set up a border fence this week and charge it with electricity. Hopefully it will get the thieves’ attention and make them change their mind [...]
