. . . am a rule bender. Yes, I bend rules. Not major ones now. I’m a stickler for integrity and honesty, but yeah, I bend a few rules. Mostly personal ones. But I’ve bent universal rules like, “no drinks in the sanctuary but water.” I mean, my Diet Coke isn’t going to hurt anything, is it? Yes, I plan …
Isn’t prostitution illegal in the U.S.?
A San Diego student is selling her virginity on the internet to raise money for her graduate degree. What is the world coming to? Her soul, spirit and body is worth the price of a graduate degree? Degrees most of us never use? The story, running in a UK paper,said her highest bid is 2.5 million pounds/3.7 million U.S. How …
Maybe this is just me, but. . .
. . . aren’t Christian “self-help” books an oxymoron? For years, the “self help” section of Christian bookstores has always struck me as odd, even humorous. I can understand those without Jesus searching for ways to help themselves, but Christians? Christ followers? The King of the universe, the Creator loves us. He’s our friend! What more do we need? As …
Passion, Intensity, Wisdom
Last night, my beloved Buckeyes almost won the 2009 Fiesta Bowl. Texas scored a touch down in the last sixteen seconds. The Buckeye’s played hard. It was a well matched game. I was proud of them. But sometimes it’s the extra effort, the passion of players that makes the difference between win or lose. Football is four quarters. Players have …
Starting the New Year off right
Author and friend Brandilyn Collins is living the Word of God this week, being Jesus to a homeless mother and her daughter, women Brandilyn met through her books. Check out all the cool things that are going on over at Forensics and Faith. There a chance to donate and help out this striving family. The daughter, 16-yr-old Katy has been …
Happy New Year 2009
Happy New Year. It’s a cool blustery day in central, coastal Florida. We were up ’til 2 a.m. watching a movie with our friends Matt and Jodi. Though, I do believe the two “old guys,” Tony and me, outlasted the two “young guys.” 🙂 I’m getting over a near brush with bronchitis. Sheesh. Never heard those words before. So, I’m …
Merry Christmas
It’s Christmas Eve, a lovely, breezy day in central, coastal Florida. This is my favorite time of year. The beautify of Christmas lights, the traditions and familiarity of songs and movies. The good will and cheer in the hearts of so many. I’m blessed by you all and want to wish you a very, merry Christmas. I’ve been slow on …
Finished writing the book
I’ve been a rewriter frenzy for the past few week, since we got home from Thanksgiving in Tennessee. Butt in chair about 10 – 16 hours a day. Yes, I take breaks, eat lunch, walk the dog. I’m the cleanest writer in the world during crunch days. I take a bath when I’m stuck, frustrated, need to think, or feeling …
AT&T and iPhone
Tony asked what I wanted for Christmas. “iPhone,” I said. So, I took a break from my edits to run down to the AT&T store. We have a contract with them already and like the service, um, er, the phone service. The customer service stinks. I couldn’t get an iPhone. Wouldn’t even sell me one at regular price. An existing …
Getting in the holiday spirit
It’s not snowing outside, but I’m getting in the Christmas spirit. Of course, the last time it “snowed” in central Florida was ’89 and I-75 turned into a parking lot. We had a great Thanksgiving with my family in Knoxville. My mom’s home is always so cozy and inviting. I inherited my aversion to over head lights from her. We …