Stories of Life

On our way back to Austin one evening I took an unplanned census on the road between Eden and the 281 bridge…for all my huntin’ friends out there, I can emphatically state that the Central Texas deer population is hearty, … Continue reading →

One of my favorite Bible stories tells of a shepherd boy and an uncircumcised philistine giant.  What I always appreciated about that youngun was this…in spite of the situation and no matter the perception of others–he’s too big to hit … Continue reading →

Jeniece and I were talkin’ this afternoon about ‘time’…’how much time do we have’–‘is this the right time for this or that’–’what is time anyway’.  I get sidetracked at times, tryin’ to figure this time thing out.  I spend so … Continue reading →

The ol’ chair was cold again today, but I hopped in anyway.  Every once in a while, Jeniece gets a little teary…you know, emotionally spent with all this stuff.  Shoot…so do I…who wouldn’t fer-cryin’-out-loud!  Well, I went to the chair … Continue reading →

I sat today in the rays of grace, totally amazed that God chose me.  His Word confirms His love for me…”By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the … Continue reading →

Chair time was special today…I spent most of it just bein’ grateful.  Do you remember this sayin’: ‘I’m not what I oughtta be, I’m not what I’m gonna to be, put thank God I’m not what I used to be’? … Continue reading →

Something happened today that was so beautiful.  Many of you know Jeniece is not only a great speaker and style counsel (excuse my prejudice!) but she is also a dang good writer.  She read one of her poems tonight while … Continue reading →

Jeniece-n-I decided to call a friend who’s been havin’ some surgeries-n-just check up on him.  Well, he’s doin’ pretty good tonight; we caught him at the country club celebratin’ a bevy of birthdays for some in his family and some in … Continue reading →

I didn’t make it to the chair today…spent most of my by-myself-time thinkin’…maybe I was daydreamin’…a little of both I suspect.  Read some in the Book…did a little prayin’ too.  This position Jeniece is in can be a real bear at … Continue reading →

The chair was comforting today; I hopped in during the little one’s 2-hour powernap and proceeded to harangue the ratman…then realized Who was actually on the Throne!  I think I forget that sometimes durin’ my ‘I bind you in the Name of … Continue reading →