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

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

The logic of it all!

I like a logic puzzle. It’s a puzzle where you are given just enough information to arrive at a correct answer but you must use logic and deduction.
There was one on Fb the other evening but I was too tired to attempt it until the next morning. It was said that Einstein made this one up. Continue reading

The Man That Saved The World

It happened late one afternoon. Maybe you were picking the kids up from school, or standing in line at Wal-mart. Perhaps you were getting supper ready or settling down to watch television.
Across the globe, some were going to bed and others getting up. In one time zone everyone stopped for lunch and in another they were just leaving for work. Continue reading

Personal Sacrifice – God’s Reward

Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “This is what the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you surrender to the Babylonian officers, you and your family will live, and the city will not be burned down.’” Jer 38:17
To really make a difference in the lives of others will often involve personal sacrifice. Personal sacrifice can often be uncomfortable. Continue reading

One Child at a Time

I imagine I can be quite frightening to little children. When they come to church and watch me preach, they get a glimpse of someone that paces back and forth while raising his voice and making wild gestures. Continue reading