1. I want a principle within of watchful, godly fear, a sensibility of sin, a pain to feel it near. I want the first approach to feel of pride or wrong desire, to catch the wandering of my will, and quench the kindling fire. 2. From thee that I no more may stray, no more... Continue Reading →
Nancy’s Chosen Rats
This is Nancy. She is one of three kids that I used to babysit. Here she is showing me her new pet rats who she named Tippy and Topper. Awww…ain't they cute? She bought a large cage with her own money and made it very comfortable for them. They have lots of toys and she... Continue Reading →
Forward and Behind: Journal Entry
This was my personal journal entry from April 14, 2015. "I imagined that I was towards the top of the World Trade Center after the planes hit on 9-11. I'm on the edge of the window, the glass is totally gone. There's flames behind me, above me smoke is starting to make me cough. I... Continue Reading →
My Refrigerator Reminder
For 15 years I was a Field Service Technician who serviced mail opening and sorting equipment. You wouldn't believe the amount of tracts that would come through the system that people send. It should be noted that people DO read them, and that I have seen machine operators get saved by the tracts that are... Continue Reading →
It’s OK to be Fame-ish
A long time ago I watched a YouTube episode of No Small Parts, called Remembering Taylor Negron. "Taylor…Negron? Who is that, "You ask? Well, you no doubt have seen him in various rolls watching television or movies. He has a very recognizable appearance, and his voice is probably even more recognizable. He has been on... Continue Reading →
Help With Writer’s Block
My wife knows how frustrating writer's block can be for me, especially when I carve out time to write specific parts of my various books. Without fail I sit down to write and blank pages come out as if the printer is out of ink. Here is a quote from Erica Eng on how to... Continue Reading →
Midnight Reminder
When I sleep I dream constantly, and really enjoy them for the most part. What dreams are, I really don't know, but what I do know is that they really make me think. Some of them really are life-changing down to the minute detail and I ponder them for weeks if not months at a... Continue Reading →
Talking To Strangers: Baggage Claim — Reclaim Yourself
I was planning on making the previous Talking to Strangers post the last one in the blog series. As I reflected on all that was covered, I asked myself - what now? What happens after a good or bad conversation, and how should we respond? A Good Ride When we get our luggage the way... Continue Reading →
Talking To Strangers: Landing the plane.
As you look out the window you can see the runway getting closer and closer. Finally, after all that time, you feel the wheels and tarmac collide. A sense of relief fills your heart as the blood stops pumping. A voice comes over the intercom, "On behalf of flight 777 I would like to welcome... Continue Reading →
Talking To Strangers: The Decent
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. As we prepare to decent into your destination, please close your tray table, put your seatback up, as the stewardesses come by to pick up any remaining trash you have. We will be landing shortly." Now that you have some tools to get the conversation started and... Continue Reading →
Pens & Wrenches 