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More Than A Building…

by | Mar 27, 2022 | The Church

I arrived early at my church one morning this week. It was quiet; staff members had not yet arrived. I sat on a comfortable sofa in the carpeted entry and just listened. I realized that even “quiet” isn’t silent. The renovated building has a life of...

Comprehending Patterns In Reality

by | Mar 27, 2022 | change, counseling

“Comprehension involves our ability to find patterns, consistency, and significance in the events and experiences of our lives.” Mike Steger To have the ability to comprehend the patterns evidenced in one’s life, to observe and embrace the fact that...

Mug Love

by | Mar 27, 2022 | home

It’s the little things! A friend had given me a gift of a nice thermal coffee cup. ( Thank you, Tommy Tew! ). He had seen my post on how many times I have to microwave a cup of coffee before I finish it. It’s solved that problem. Bill was so impressed he...

Spirea Van hootii …. Resilience

by | Mar 27, 2022 | nature

Just yesterday I had noticed the first white  blossoms of Bridal Wreath around town.  They make me smile. Anytime my Daddy saw them blooming he would say their scientific name..”Spirea Van Hootii”…  According to Mother, it was the only blooming plant...

Community Trees Ravaged

by | Mar 27, 2022 | trees

3/24/2019 It’s hard to fathom the tree loss within our parks from Hurricane Michael.  This is a before & after of the Garden Club in Panama City. retreepc.com The Project Canopy These stark “before and after” photos that people post on FB still...

The Law….. Seen From Both Sides

by | Mar 27, 2022 | justice

There was a time ( and perhaps still is) when this firm’s name meant someone was gonna be paying out some serious money for personal injury. Bill and I used an Atty with this firm one time to resolve an auto “ lemon law” issue. Later I was on the other side in a long...

Cut The Strings

by | Mar 27, 2022 | decisions

CBB 3/27/21 Today I was considering how often I have to hunt for scissors and I remembered how my Daddy always carried a knife. He was often using it. To cut a rope for a tarp on a truck, to clean out around the rim of something, to clean his nails after scrubbing his...

Crucifying Excuses

by | Mar 27, 2022 | Disciples

Pastor Craig Carter’sessage today at LHUMC- Crucifying Excuses….. When Christ said “Follow me!” , few realized the destination ahead…. but Jesus never hid the truth. Luke 9:22-23 It will require PERSONAL SACRIFICE- are you ready to...

Pure Hearts

by | Mar 26, 2022 | Beatitudes

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” When we make every effort to deal honestly, to avoid deceit, to be transparent, to trust (at least until it is proven to be unwarranted), to live in accountable community with others, and to look for...