CUL-DE-SAC CHANGES

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Over eighteen years ago when we moved into our house, ours was the only one on the cul-de-sac. Now there are six more. Over the years there have been many changes. People have moved in and out of every house—except ours. People have died in two out of seven of the homes. Go figure!

There has been a buzz of activity on the cul-de-sac this week. One house is getting a new roof and a new paint job. Another house is getting new, double paned windows, a new paint job, new inside window shades, new outside light fixtures, new gates and later they are going to overhaul their large swimming pool and spa. Wow!

A few years ago we got a new roof, a new paint job, new stone flooring, restyled and painted our kitchen cabinets, did some painting inside and had our pool re-plastered. The “old” hacienda looks pretty good.

One house on the corner sold about two years ago in a bidding war for over twice what was paid for it. About a month later the other corner house went on the market and has been on the market now for over two years. Go figure!

The people who lived in the house that hasn’t sold now live in a home costing over two million dollars. Go figure!

OUT OF THE LOOP

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

I guess I’m just “out of the loop” of understanding in some areas of life.

Men are always saying things like, “That is the first thing to go or they may say that is the second thing to go “ and then laugh out loud.

I’m not laughing!!

DEALING WITH HURT

Monday, March 10, 2008

Someone very wise said, “To deal with hurt, you need the greatest kind of grace available: the grace to forgive.”

SUNDAY IN SCOTTSDALE

Sunday, March 09, 2008

Wow! What a great day.

Before the assembly this morning I worked in the Book Store helping members select Bibles. I also did this after the assembly and I sold two more Bibles. What a joy to help someone go away with a good Bible. (30% off on Bibles everyday)

The sermon was fantastic! The preacher mentioned Phillip Yancy’s book on grace in his sermon and the book store sold out after the first service.

Splendid roast beef lunch at home. Our daughter ate with us and that is always a special joy.

THE SUNS BEAT THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS!

I cleaned the pool and added chemicals. Pool looks good but it’s still too cool to swim.

THE SUNS BEAT THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS!

IT'S SATURDAY, BUT SUNDAY'S A' COMIN'

Saturday, March 08, 2008

Today is Saturday. When I was a kid, Saturday was my favorite day. I don’t really know why. Maybe it was because school was out and I went to the movies. I usually went to a double feature at the Ritz. There were two main films and at least one of them was a cowboy show. There was a cartoon, a comedy, a weekly serial and a newsreel (which I didn’t like at all). It only cost a dime so I sometimes went to two theaters in one day. In my home town we had three theaters on the main street and two more, one street over.

I loved Saturday!

Later in life, Sunday became my favorite day. Do you think it had anything to do with the fact that I was a preacher for fifty years? Maybe! I know I have always liked Sunday. I like it even now, and I no longer go to the pulpit. But I seriously enjoy listening to somebody else preach—if they can preach! Good preaching is hard to find. But we have a good one at our church and I enjoy listening to him.

Today is Saturday. There will be no movies for me today, unless I snag a good one on the television set. Tomorrow is Sunday—the Lord’s Day. I’m looking forward to it. I hope you are too.

SIGNED "GOD"

Friday, March 07, 2008

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE ME LAUGH, TELL ME YOUR PLANS.
A Billboard Signed “God”