Friends

Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” 1 Cor 15:33

I had a cousin named Thurman. He was as good as gold. He would give you the shirt off his back. As far as I knew, he had a mild temperament. Continue reading

No record

Love… thinks no evil; 1 Cor 13:5

How do you know you are loved or that you love someone? No grudges are held!
Love does not think evil of others. Continue reading

You Can Know

Can you know that you have salvation?
I believe you can, even though many people have told me otherwise over the years, some saying you just will not know for sure until you get there. Continue reading

Sin Boomerangs

God is not mocked. He has set things in order and if we change that order there will be a price to pay. Continue reading

There's no denying it!

Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”
Peter said to Him, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!”
And so said all the disciples. Matt 26:34-35 Continue reading

Family and Reunions

Over the past weekend, I had a family reunion on my mother’s side. It’s called the Hook Reunion.

My great grandfather, Ed Hook, and his wife, Mary Ellen Goodwin, had nine children. Continue reading

Hearing God Today.

“Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” Acts 9:6
That happens to me every day!
I get up.
I go to Lufkin. Continue reading

An Elevator, Book in the Bible, and a TV Dinner

Just for fun, I did this alphabetical list about myself on Facebook.

A- Age:59
B- Biggest fear: none
C- Current time: 705am
D- Drink you last had: coffee Continue reading

The Godly Relationship

You will remember this old song:

Tim and Linda
Sitting in a tree,
K-I-S-S-I-N-G.
First comes love,
then comes marriage,
then comes Linda
with a baby carriage!

At one time the tradition of the song was followed – a man and woman fell in love, got married, and raised a family. Continue reading

Get rich.

I read this verse in a new light this morning while doing a study on temptation.

Those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 1 Tim 6:9 Continue reading