OCTOBER 5, 1936 WAS A GREAT DAY

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

We took a holiday yesterday (although everyday is a holiday when you are retired) and journeyed up the mountain to the beautiful red rock country of Sedona.

Sunday was Charlotte’s birthday and we were still celebrating on Monday. We wanted to do something special and Sedona is special.

I spent my day yesterday being grateful.

First, I was grateful to God that He looked down on earth on October 5, 1936 and said, “You know, they need somebody special down there that will grow up to bless the lives of many. He made Charlotte!

Second, and long before 1936, He said, “They need a touch of red down there that will take their breath away." He made the red rock country of Sedona, Arizona.

Isn’t God good? We all have so much to be grateful for. The morning news was reporting that people are filled with anxiety about many, many things. But even in this time of crisis let’s not forget how blessed we are. Don’t wait until November 27 to be thankful.

BE THANKFUL EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY!

A LIVING PRAYER

Saturday, October 04, 2008

Jay Leno doesn't usually have someone on his show to perform this type song--but he did this time and I want you to see and hear it. I view it as a sermon in song. Please listen to all of it and give special attention to how Jay and his audience (which is usually a "tough, politically correct" group) respond to Alison Krauss, Union Station and the song. She planted the seed. I trust God to give the increase.

RESPONSIBILITY AND TRUST

"Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him." --Booker T. Washington

THE ONE THING THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

Friday, October 03, 2008

TRUST! Trust is the one thing that changes everything.

Mahatma Gandhi said, “The moment there is suspicion about a person’s motives, everything he does becomes tainted.”

In our world today, we are facing a crisis of trust. This is true not only in our professional relationships but also in our personal relationships.

Coach Joe Paterno said, “Whether you’re on a sports team, in an office or a member of a family, if you can’t trust one another there’s going to be trouble.”

Trust is truly the one thing that changes everything. And there has never been a time when we need it more.

SARAH AND MICHELLE

Thursday, October 02, 2008

Man, there is a lot of interest in the Palin, Biden, debate tonight.

Many are asking, “Is Sarah ready to be President?”

Not me. I’m asking, “Is Michelle ready to be President?”

Barack said, “Michelle is my chief counsel and adviser. I would never think of making a major decision without her advice.”

Wow! That’s heavy stuff. I want to know, “How good is her judgment?”

Seems to me, she needs to be vetted, debated, investigated and if we treat her like the media has been treating Sarah, she will even have to be castigated. It seems only fair and prudent.

THE SAME LIFE, ALL OVER AGAIN

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

IF YOU were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough, but I've always thought the point of asking it is really the unspoken, potentially devastating follow-up question. That is, if the answer is no, then why are you living the life you are living now? Stop making excuses, and do something about it.

William Alexander, The $64 Tomato