Failure is not falling short. Failure is not measuring up to how or who I want to me. Failure is quitting because of those things. “If I can’t be the best, I won’t be at all.” So I press on. Success.
Weddings, Celebrations, Life
We went to a wedding tonight. It was lovely and sweet, but it was during the reception when people were talking and dancing that the celebration began. Maybe because I’m in deep-dark-writing-mode and don’t get out much, but it was fun to laugh and talk, dance a little, eat a little. Have cake. I love cake. On the way home, …
Not to be political, but…
This site isn’t a political forum. It’s about me, because well, it’s all about mmeeee! If you don’t know me in person, that last line is not funny in blogosphere, but in real life? A hoot! I promise! Actually, it’s all about Jesus. I’m NO fool. Okay, back to the not-so-political post. I’m not going to draw lines and talk …
Two other Crosses
Two men were crucified with Jesus. Criminals condemned for their deeds and Scripture was fulfilled, “He was number among the transgressors.” One of the criminals hurled insults at Jesus. Condemned to the same death, his pride caused him to join the crowd in taunting Him. The other criminal rebuked him, “Do you not fear God?” Then he cried out to …
Easy like Sunday morning
Great words from a great tune by the Commodors. Cause I’m easy/easy like Sunday morning I don’t know about you guys, but Sunday mornings are anything but easy for me. Up at 7:00, off to church by 7:40, prep for worship, pray, practice worship, lead worship, listen to sermon, get back up for closing song, wait for Tony to do …
Feelings, Nothing More Than Feelings
From the brain of Tony: Proverbs 25:28 says, “Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.” A city without walls can function as well as any other city – except when attacked. You could live in that city with an illusion of safety, never realizing you were completely defenseless until it was …
The Grudge Match – Chapter One
1957 – National Championship Game, somewhere in football landAnnouncer: This is unbelievable folks. State has taken the title. The underdogs defeating to top ranked U for the national championship. Announcer 2: Oh, they’re going to be celebrating in Stateville tonight, Tom. Unbelievable. Coach Atwater stood on the side lines with is hands tucked in to his pockets, watching the final …
Reclaiming Nick, by Susan May Warren
It’s my privilege to host Susan May Warren on my blog as part of her Reclaiming Nick blog tour! I‘ve known Susie for a couple of years, and have become good friends. Susie is an extroverts of extroverts. She is lively and full of energy. Always smiling. She loves to help and mentor authors, and has been an anchor on …
We took down the beast
All right, I’ve had enough. The beast, er, the Christmas tree must come down. I woke up with writing on my mind, took Pal for a walk, (man it’s hot for January) and came home ready to fritter away some time until I could get up the courage to write. Tony and I started talking about going for some lunch, …