Yancey on prayer

Still reading Phillip Yancey’s incredible book entitled simply and descriptively, Prayer. Part Three of the book has produced more reflection and insight than the first two parts (there are five total parts). Yancey summarizes the Lord’s Prayer by saying that…

Sales tax campaign

The LERG in Monticello are preparing to begin an all-out onslaught on our common sense. The Advance released this week the first in an “installment” that seeks to account for the $15 million that the past 10 years of sales…

Beyond Consumerism… Forge

I have no idea what the Forge conference is, but I saw a promo for it over at Backyard Missionary and am extremely intrigued. Who couldn’t be when your promo poster looks like this? They say their goals are the…

Learning to give

Carolyn and I were married 15 years ago, in May 1992. Wow. I’m more in love with her today than ever. I truly married and still enjoy the companionship of my best friend. Our home is one of playfulness, laughter…

Simple things

I shot this pic from my handy-dandy iPhone while at the 4-H shooting competition last weekend with Sam. Caro and Adelyn drove up Friday to watch some of the events, with Caro’s folks. Adelyn was much more interested in the…

How to encourage a blogger

Tim Challies has a great entry about how to encourage a blogger. Here are his points; Leave a Comment. Send a Note of Encouragement. Pray for Them. Tell Someone Else About the Site. Shop at Amazon Through an Affiliate Link.…

Delta road trip

Carolyn’s folks were here over the weekend. They had a whirlwind Arkansas experience. From the 4H Range Events competition in Ferndale to a swim meet in Monticello to church to a Delta road trip, they stayed busy. After lunch on…

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