Cruise Observation

Last week, at this time, I was on a cruise. At this time of day (when I’m writing this morning) I had already gone up on deck to see what kind of day it was going to be and see if it was clear enough for a beautiful sunrise.
The cruise was aboard Carnival, which someone told me was a party cruise.
Indeed, it was. Continue reading

I forgot to pray

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thess 5:16-18

I realized something Monday night as I was lying in bed. When it dawned on me, I was very disappointed with myself.
One of the last things I do when I get ready to go to sleep is pray; Continue reading

Seeing God in the Sea

I’m back from the cruise. It was an experience of a lifetime and there is much I can (and will) write about; but where to start?

I could tell you of the food or the dolphin swim excursion. I could start with the Continue reading

My mouth is cruisin’

This will be my last Morning Thought for a few days. Linda and I will be going on a cruise tomorrow and will be somewhere in the Caribbean.
Neither of us have ever been on a cruise before. In fact, the only boats we’ve been on would be a bass boat or a ferry. Continue reading

The Bucket List

Bucket list: a list of things to do before you die, that is, kick the bucket.

Linda has one item on her bucket list – to swim with dolphins. She has wanted to that since she was a little girl, as far back as she can remember.
She will get to cross it off this Saturday! Continue reading

God rules the Rulers!

In a few weeks the United States will once again engage in a democratic election process.
No matter who wins the election, there will be a lot of disappointed voters.
Both candidates cannot win. Continue reading

The strength to not fall away

First, let me assure you that I am not perfected but I press on. Let me also assure you that I do not go looking for ways to sin against God but feel I have more strength through Christ to avoid it. We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them. 1 John 5:18 Continue reading

Pray for the USA!

It was an interesting article about some presidential supporters tweeting what they would do if Mitt Romney wins the election.
One tweeted about starting a riot – Continue reading

The strength to go on!

I finally called my friend, Van, yesterday!
Van and I were best friends in high school, though I’m not sure what year I met him and we started hanging around each other. Continue reading

It’s a Day to Celebrate!!

When the Hebrews rebuilt the temple in the days of Ezra, it is written they celebrated the dedication of this house of God with joy. Ezra 6:16
When the Hebrews rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem Continue reading