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I'm just an ordinary guy walking along the journey of life.

From the Apocrypha

I did have some people ask about my apocryphal connection between Moses and Peter. So I will share it. BUT REMEMBER, IT IS ONLY A JOKE … A HA HA TYPE JOKE! Moses, Peter and Jesus decided to play golf … Continue reading

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Moses, Peter and Us

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Moses. Peter. You and me. Hmmm. How are we going to connect the three? It’s kind of … Continue reading

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Back in the Pulpit

It’s back to the pulpit for me tomorrow (Sunday). So it’s time for me to ask for your prayers. Of course prayers are always welcome, but especially as I try to communicate biblical truths. Moses. Peter. You and me. Hmmm. … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Change

It’s Five Minute Friday time. The hundred plus girls and I free write with no editing, no over-thinking, no worrying about perfect grammar or punctuation. Just write. {okay, we may clean it up a bit} This week’s prompt is CHANGE. … Continue reading

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Show and Tell

Originally posted on Morning Story and Dilbert:
Vintage DilbertAugust 19, 2000 I’ve been teaching now for about fifteen years. I have two kids myself, but the best birth story I know is the one I saw in my own second…

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The Maine Thing

Those of you who know me either personally or through this blog know I have this fascination with Maine. Over the past six years I have trekked to the Pine Tree State well over a dozen times and have visited … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Tell

It’s time to carve out five minutes for some focused, yet free-flowing writing along with the crew at Five Minute Friday, a free write with no editing, no over-thinking, no worrying about perfect grammar or punctuation. Just write. {okay, we … Continue reading

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200,000 Miles

My little red truck turned 200,000 yesterday. It’s poor little body is showing its age, but it’s heart and soul keep pumping forward. I love that little red truck and have enjoyed the 125,000 miles or so I have contributed. … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Fill

It’s Friday. It’s Friday. It’s time to carve out five minutes for some focused, yet free-flowing writing along with the crew at Five Minute Friday. We’ve changed hosts … but not intent. It still is meant to be a free … Continue reading

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Free Range Thoughts

Well, I’m back from a nearly 800 mile weekend excursion to New Jersey. I thought I’d share some of the moments gleaned from the free range of my mind. Things I didn’t do … Go sightseeing. Usually, my journey to … Continue reading

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