TOM & JERRY

“I love you, Lord! You answered my prayers.  You paid attention to me, and so I will pray to you as long as I live.” (Psalm 116:1-2 Contemporary English Version) I’m not really going to write about the Academy Award winning cartoon show, “Tom & Jerry.”  No, I’m not intending to primarily focus on these two characters who have been in movies for decades and are still featured on...

ASPIRING & INSPIRING

“So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out.  Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going.  He always keeps his word.  Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out...” (Hebrews 10:22-24 The Message Bible) My wife showed me a posted video last week featuring one of our faithful church members.  She...

WHAT HAPPENED TO BABY J?

“…and a little child shall lead them…” (Isaiah 11:6 ESV) I’m not sure if you look at the TV channel that plays the old black and white movies, but if you do perhaps you have seen “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?”  The movie is about a former child movie star that couldn’t make it an adult. Bette Davis is the star, the leading lady of this classic.  Today title should...

WHEN YOUR PAST BECOMES POSITIVE

“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned…” (Philippians 4:11a NKJV) Years ago, I was hired to teach Psychology at a local high school.  There was a catch to my contract.  I had to agree to be the Trainer and Equipment Manager for the school’s basketball teams and the football teams; freshmen teams to varsity teams.  My preparation for the Trainer role...