God's prisoner
The Apostle Paul
July 3, 2009
July 2, 2009
Winning the Prize
My 700th blog
July 1, 2009
Time flies...
...or does it?
June 30, 2009
Celebrity Deaths
Famous people die, too
June 29, 2009
Take Your Choice
Heaven or Hell?
June 26, 2009
Paul Arrested
Facing trial
June 25, 2009
Boy, it's hot!
All-time high at Hobby for June
June 24, 2009
Crime
on the rise?
June 23, 2009
June 22, 2009
Our Heavenly Father
He's the greatest!
June 19, 2009
To me to live is Christ
and to die is gain (Philippians 1:21)
June 18, 2009
Who gets hurt by sin?
Something to think about
June 17, 2009
A little tech rhyme
For our tech time
June 16, 2009
June 15, 2009
The Saved and the Lost
The lost are urged to be saved
June 12, 2009
A Very Special Offering
An expression of love
June 11, 2009
Under a tree
at the side of the road
June 10, 2009
Give it your best shot
You'll always be glad you did
June 9, 2009
June 8, 2009
Let us ask, seek and knock
We will be heard and blessed
June 5, 2009
Paul's Third Trip
Taking the gospel to the world
June 4, 2009
Memories
More every day
June 3, 2009
A winning witness
Let others see Jesus in you
June 2, 2009
The Real Thing
Are you for real?
June 1, 2009
The future
What does it hold?
May 29, 2009
Who's seeking whom?
Who's hiding from whom?
May 28, 2009
Ideas for fuel-efficient cars
Fantasy and Fantastic
May 27, 2009
Streetcars
and the old Interuban Line
May 26, 2009
New ideas in cars
Air, Electricity, and/or...?
May 25, 2009
May 22, 2009
Corinth - prosperous and sinful
A big city in need of God
May 21, 2009
Recovery is certain
We just don't know when
May 20, 2009
The lights went out
So did the computer
May 19, 2009
Fascinating words
How did we get them?
May 18, 2009
Is the end near?
What does Jesus say?
May 15, 2009
May 14, 2009
Alive and well
Physically and Spiritually
May 13, 2009
Name, please
How were you named?
May 12, 2009
The Hubbell Telescope
A view of space from space
May 11, 2009
Diet 2009
Cravin' the bakin'
May 8, 2009
Mother
Happy Mother's Day
May 7, 2009
Macedonian Missions
from Philippi to Athens
May 6, 2009
Singing Cowboys
Actors, Singers and Businessmen
May 5, 2009
Horses and songs
Gitalong, little doggies, gitalong..
May 4, 2009
The Ten Commandments
Basic moral behavior
May 1, 2009
Philippi
The gospel reaches Europe
April 30, 2009
Buicks
From the 1904 Model B to the 2009 Enclave
April 29, 2009
Oldsmobiles
Had a 108-year history
April 28, 2009
Pontiacs
Man, City and Car
April 27, 2009
Seek the Lord
Seek and you will find
April 24, 2009
The gospel was brought to us
Let us forever be thankful
April 23, 2009
Good guys (Positive thoughts)
..and bad guys (Negative thoughts)..
April 22, 2009
Texas our Texas
"..all hail the mighty state....so wonderful, so great.."
April 21, 2009
April 21, 1836
Birth of the Republic
April 20, 2009
Christ Bears Burdens
..especially the burden of sin.
April 17, 2009
April 16, 2009
Love Keeps No Records
Love starts fresh each day
April 15, 2009
Diets
Think about your health first
April 14, 2009
April 13, 2009
He is Alive!
Christ lives today!
April 10, 2009
The Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross
A revelation of His love for us
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April 9, 2009
Maundy Thursday
A mandate to love one another
April 8, 2009
Holy Week
The Pivotal Week of Human History
April 7, 2009
Jesus Wept
Our sins break His heart
April 6, 2009
The Cross of Redemption
Mercy there is great and grace is free
April 3, 2009
April 2, 2009
Caesar and God
Taxes and Tithes
April 1, 2009
Trivial stuff
Like it says at the top of this page
March 31, 2009
Family
A reason for thanksgiving
March 30, 2009
Never too late
Saved in his final hours
March 27, 2009
Deadly critters
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
March 26, 2009
The latest innovation
Communication in writing, sort of
March 25, 2009
God looks at the heart
Let us see what God sees
March 24, 2009
Forgive
..and forget
March 23, 2009
Death without Faith
A tragic event
March 20, 2009
Called of God
God calls His servants
March 19, 2009
Are you real?
Reputation and character match?
March 18, 2009
Frustrated?
Looking for a scapegoat?
March 17, 2009
Saint Patrick's Day
Random thoughts on a special day
March 16, 2009
Overcoming Temptation
Jesus shows us how
March 13, 2009
Time with God
Time well spent
March 12, 2009
Seasons of the year
..and seasons of life
March 11, 2009
Providence
God is active in our lives
March 10, 2009
All our needs met
Our Father is rich
March 9, 2009
Pride
The devil's way
March 6, 2009
Fanny Crosby
Writer of beautiful hymns
March 5, 2009
"Same difference"
Celebrate life's insistence on diversity
March 4, 2009
Rodeo
Brings many good things
March 3, 2009
What is your life?
What gives it meaning?
March 2, 2009
We don't have to be afraid
Jesus taught us so
February 27, 2009
Then and Now
What's the difference?
February 26, 2009
Old Buildings
Time to let them go?
February 25, 2009
The Language of Currency
We're learning as we go
February 24, 2009
February 23, 2009
February 20, 2009
Changed!
No longer the same
February 19, 2009
Communication
Don't overlook the best
February 18, 2009
Capitalizing on trends
Making money in the long term
February 17, 2009
Great Presidents
How would you rank them?
February 16, 2009
February 13, 2009
Birth of the Church
Initial Characteristics
February 12, 2009
Turn Back Time
What would you change?
February 11, 2009
An additional word
about servants of the Lord
February 10, 2009
Cars
New and Old
February 9, 2009
Servants of the Lord
The Lord uses and blesses them
February 6, 2009
February 5, 2009
Watch What You Eat and Drink
And Watch What You Say
February 4, 2009
Wages or Gift?
Which are you choosing?
February 3, 2009
Leviticus
A one-of-a-kind Bible book
February 2, 2009
Let the old self die
Christ lives in you
January 30, 2009
Heroes
A Hero of Sports and a Hero of the Faith
January 29, 2009
Diet
Calories, Pounds, and Scales
January 28, 2009
God hears our prayers
Let us pray for our leaders
January 27, 2009
An Impromptu Treasure Hunt
At the mall parking lot
January 26, 2009
The Vision We Need
A better view of God, self and the world
January 23, 2009
Tell Me the Old Old Story
Those who know it best hunger and thirst to hear it again
January 21, 2009
The Domino Effect
The Human Effect of the Domino Effect
The Gospel
It's Good News
January 20, 2009
A New President
Inauguration Day, 2009
January 19, 2009
News
Much news this week
January 16, 2009
If we sin
We need to confess to the Lord
January 15, 2009
Someone, somewhere, needs you
Each of us can ask, "How can I help?"
January 14, 2009
January 13, 2009
Now
Neither past nor future
January 12, 2009
The Redemptive Event
The death-burial-resurrection of Jesus
January 9, 2009
Friends
Friends with Jesus and each other
January 8, 2009
Fantasy becomes Reality
Read the comics
January 7, 2009
Teachers
Where would we be without them?
January 6, 2009
Standing on the Promises
God keeps His promises
January 5, 2009
What does 2009 hold for us?
Are you trusting God?
January 2, 2009
Devotional Helps Online
A few suggestions
January 1, 2009
December 31, 2008
We can help
If we really want to help, we can
December 30, 2008
Finders Keepers
Losers Weepers
December 29, 2008
Fear not!!
"The future is as bright as the promises of God".....Words from Adoniram Judson, Baptists' first missionary from America, spoken from a dungeon where he was imprisoned in stocks for three and one-half years.
December 26, 2008
'Twas the day after Christmas
How's your day after Christmas going?
December 25, 2008
December 24, 2008
Stille Nacht
Heilige Nacht
December 23, 2008
Joy to the World
Celebrate the Advent of Christ
December 22, 2008
The manger scene
Birthday of the King of Kings
December 19, 2008
The Birth of Jesus
What does it mean to us?
December 18, 2008
Fog
Musings
December 17, 2008
Home made biscuits
They're the best, right?
December 16, 2008
Impolite or Outrageous?
We all need to respect others
December 15, 2008
He will be great
That's what the angel told Mary
December 12, 2008
Transforming Love
The love of God and others
December 11, 2008
The Beatitudes
Beautiful Blessings
December 10, 2008
Days are short
The sun sets early
December 8, 2008
Good News!
Salvation, peace and happiness can be yours
December 5, 2008
Inner Peace
You can have peace in your heart
December 4, 2008
Time flies
Time will disappear into eternity
December 3, 2008
Overweight
Just in time for the holiday season
December 2, 2008
Words
Words can bless or curse
December 1, 2008
Our gifts and God's gift
It is more blessed to give than to receive
November 24, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
Let us all be thankful
November 21, 2008
Warning!
It's dangerous to pray
November 20, 2008
We will have our answers
but we will no longer have the questions
November 19, 2008
I am here
So are you. Rejoice.
November 18, 2008
Do you know Jesus?
Do you know Him as the Person who is your Savior and Lord?
November 17, 2008
Eagles
"He will raise you up on eagles' wings"
November 15, 2008
Blog schedule
Monday through Friday
November 14, 2008
Steeples
What do they say?
November 13, 2008
Sleeping like a baby?
Try it God's way
November 12, 2008
Billy Graham
Ninety years old
November 11, 2008
Veterans' Day 2008
Honoring those who have purchased our freedom
November 10, 2008
The election is over
Let us pray for our leaders
November 9, 2008
The simple gospel
Believe in Jesus and be saved
November 2, 2008
Why I Go to Church
A few good reasons
November 1, 2008
Judgment will reveal all
Be patient and wait
October 31, 2008
Campaigns are near the end
The prayers of people continue
October 30, 2008
October 29, 2008
Candy
What's in a name?
October 28, 2008
We live and learn
Some lessons are hard
October 27, 2008
A word of wisdom
If you don't recognize it, ask someone what it means
October 26, 2008
Accept or Reject
No middle ground
October 25, 2008
Jesus on Prayer
Prayer should be sincere, simple and sure
October 24, 2008
String and fun
Entertainment on zero dollars
October 23, 2008
Be careful what you say
Words take on a life of their own
October 22, 2008
Boyz 2 men
Fun with a whistle
October 21, 2008
Keep 'em rollin'
Pliars and wire kept old cars moving
October 20, 2008
Look out!
Be careful
October 19, 2008
To me to live is Christ
and to die is gain
October 18, 2008
Seek God's Kingdom
Give Him priority
October 17, 2008
Magic Memories
Remember an event and think of someone
October 16, 2008
Feline wisdom
Cats are independent
October 15, 2008
Full Moon
October's Full Moon is Beautiful
October 14, 2008
Ike et al
Lots to think about these days
October 13, 2008
Right and Wrong
You can know the difference
October 12, 2008
The Cross of Christ
A revelation of God's love
October 11, 2008
Not by bread alone
..but by the word of God..
October 10, 2008
Fear not!
Fear not, for I am with you (Isa 41:10)
October 9, 2008
Our villain: the "Me First" attitude
Jesus: "Seek first the Kingdom of God"
October 8, 2008
One person - one vote
Your vote is your own
October 7, 2008
Fear or Faith?
It's your choice
October 6, 2008
Grandpa's job is over
It was fun while it lasted
October 5, 2008
Our Prayer for You
..that you may know, do, and accept God's Will..
October 4, 2008
He is God
..and there is no other..
October 3, 2008
It's Grandpa's Turn
A wonderful privilege
October 2, 2008
Worried?
Don't worry; trust the Lord
October 1, 2008
Claim His Peace
Peace is Yours
September 30, 2008
Seek the kingdom first
God will take care of you
September 29, 2008
What next?
Impending legislation
September 28, 2008
Trust in God
God will take care of you
September 27, 2008
Saved!
Peace within
September 26, 2008
Enjoy each day
Our lives can count for something good
September 25, 2008
September 24, 2008
A little nostalgic meditation
77 years of memories
September 23, 2008
Beulah Land
Beulah had business all over
September 22, 2008
September 21, 2008
We take electric power for granted
Do we take Jesus Christ for granted?
September 20, 2008
Simpler times
The pioneers had their troubles, too
September 19, 2008
Times Like These
In times like these, let your trust and hope be in the Lord.
September 18, 2008
A Sweet Letter
A precious keepsake
September 17, 2008
Waiting to go back to work
Waiting in a nice place
September 16, 2008
Ike came
Ike will be remembered
September 12, 2008
The Storm
Say a prayer for those affected by the hurricane
September 11, 2008
Hurricane Ike
The storm will come..and go
September 10, 2008
Up and down the coast
A pastor at work, eying Ike
September 9, 2008
September 8, 2008
Anniversary, Storm and Election
Miscellaneous thoughts
September 7, 2008
The God of Hope
You can have real hope in Him.
September 6, 2008
Mission work
Jesus said, "You will be my witnesses.."
September 5, 2008
He died for me
“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends”
September 4, 2008
This day
Not perfect but better than expected
September 3, 2008
Like Ike?
The Weather Channel - A Country for Old Men
September 2, 2008
2008-1948=60
Sixty years of preaching
September 1, 2008
Are you ready?
Labor Day announces many things.
August 31, 2008
Does prayer change anything?
Jesus said we should always pray and not give up (Luke 18:1)
August 30, 2008
"Honor the LORD with your wealth" (Prov 3:9)
Let God be your financial advisor
Continue reading ""Honor the LORD with your wealth" (Prov 3:9)" »
August 29, 2008
Enjoy your staycation
The majority of people don’t have money to throw away
August 28, 2008
Energy Dependence
Someday we may be free.
August 27, 2008
Priority
If you serve Jesus, He must come first.
August 26, 2008
Change your mind?
"People change their minds about things, and usually it is the result of experience"
August 25, 2008
That's life
We are “bound together in the bundle of life.”
August 24, 2008
Witnessing for Christ
"Good news must be told!"
August 23, 2008
Saved and Baptized
"Have you received Christ into your heart? Are you happy being a Christian, and are you sharing the gospel with others?"
August 22, 2008
The Unexpected
"Unexpected events cause us to make adjustments in our thinking about many different aspects of our lives. The bad stuff can make us better, and the serendipitous experiences are pure joy."
August 21, 2008
Deacon Friends
To this day, God has richly blessed me and my ministry with wonderful deacons and loving church members.
August 20, 2008
Movies on the Radio
Lux presents Hollywood!
August 19, 2008
Design and Purpose
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made”
August 18, 2008
Why does everyone mumble?
All things considered, I’m in pretty good shape for a guy who has had as many birthdays as I have had.
August 17, 2008
A True Christian
Jesus wants all who know Him to share the good news that God loves the people of the world and wants them to come home to Him. He wants each of us to live as “a true Christian.”
August 16, 2008
Seek God First
The Tower of Babel symbolizes for all time the foolishness of leaving God out of our thoughts and plans. Jesus said, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). If we are to be successful with God, we must not allow ourselves to let Him become an afterthought.
August 15, 2008
Hey, you! Stop worrying!
As we come to the end of this work week, the economy is on our mind. Jesus said, "Put God's work first and do what he wants. .. Don't worry about tomorrow. It will take care of itself. You have enough to worry about today”
August 14, 2008
Phony stuff?
Look for the good things in your church. You'll find them. Then ask the Lord for His help to make the good things better. The Lord has high hopes for His church, and, if you are a member, that includes you.
August 13, 2008
Make the world a better place
“If everyone lights just one little candle, what a bright world this will be.”
August 12, 2008
God's Love Wins Hearts
Human beings were created in the image of God, but rebelled against God. God is determined to restore us to fellowship with himself.
August 11, 2008
A Tech World
In spite of living in a technologically advanced age, we long for simple things..
August 10, 2008
United with Christ
When a believer is baptized, he/she is declaring, “I am united with Christ – in His death, in His resurrection, and in His life.”
August 9, 2008
Let Us Sing the Lord's Song
The message of Christ and His love is a message the world needs to hear. Let us sing the Lord’s song.
August 8, 2008
August 7, 2008
August 6, 2008
The piccolo
obbligato=extraordinarily important music
August 5, 2008
August 4, 2008
August 3, 2008
August 2, 2008
August 1, 2008
July 31, 2008
July 30, 2008
July 29, 2008
July 28, 2008
Keep thine eye upon thine endeavors
Thou mayest be beset by shame if thou doest it not
July 27, 2008
What kind of people should we be?
What we do arises from what we are
July 26, 2008
I'm in trouble..
..but You are my God!
July 25, 2008
July 24, 2008
July 23, 2008
The 2nd farewell tour of downtown buildings
Thought I was finished with it
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July 22, 2008
Change
Live with it and enjoy it
July 21, 2008
July 20, 2008
July 19, 2008
We will rejoice!
..because this is His day
July 18, 2008
Retail shops downtown
..more remembering
July 17, 2008
More buildings with memories
..in downtown Houston
July 16, 2008
The Federal Building
Social Security Cards
July 15, 2008
An intersection of significance
A 1919 ceremony when our flag flew high
July 14, 2008
July 13, 2008
Are we clean?
.. or unclean?
July 12, 2008
Do you believe in God?
Psalm 14:1 may surprise some folks
July 11, 2008
Another building with a few memories
The old Rice Hotel
July 10, 2008
More about Houston (30's & 40's)
Boyhood memories
July 9, 2008
Old Houston (30's & 40's)
An old guy's childhood memories
July 8, 2008
Things will change
The Lord will be with you
July 7, 2008
July 6, 2008
July 5, 2008
July 4, 2008
July 3, 2008
July 2, 2008
The YMCA
(Exercise, Bad tooth, Disaster)
July 1, 2008
June 30, 2008
Do clocks run faster now?
..or is it just me?
June 29, 2008
Feelings
Let the Lord help you with your feelings
June 28, 2008
It's Saturday again
Have a nice day today
June 27, 2008
Spin
Speak the truth in love
June 26, 2008
The small stuff
Lord, help us to "chill out"
June 25, 2008
June 24, 2008
Aransas County
A beautiful place
June 23, 2008
Money talks
What does a dime say?
June 22, 2008
The Christian Race
Keep on running with Jesus
June 21, 2008
Worship
Admire, Exalt and Glorify God
June 20, 2008
God loves you!
You are important to the Lord
June 19, 2008
June 18, 2008
The old has gone
The new has come
June 17, 2008
Blog Number 400
Thanks for reading
June 16, 2008
God sees us
God cares about us
June 15, 2008
Our Heavenly Father
Supreme Model for Human Fathers
June 14, 2008
The Eyes of Your Heart
Do you have healthy vision?
June 13, 2008
Isaiah
A life-changing experience
June 12, 2008
Amos
of "Amos and Amaziah" fame
June 11, 2008
Aging
Inevitable if you live
June 10, 2008
Bro Josef
A man of prayer
June 9, 2008
June 8, 2008
Stop worrying
God can take care of you
June 7, 2008
Ingredients of Happiness
Discipline and Devotion
June 6, 2008
June 5, 2008
The race is on
Candidates are selected
June 4, 2008
Medicine
Meds come from varied sources
June 3, 2008
Our brave new world
Always changing
June 2, 2008
Popcorn, anyone?
A popular treat
June 1, 2008
Hang in there!
You can do it
May 31, 2008
Fellowship
We need God and each other
May 30, 2008
Money
Master or Slave?
May 29, 2008
It's fun to spend less
Try it, you'll like it
May 28, 2008
Musings of a sidewalk superintendent
My rule: "Talk like you know even if you don't"
May 27, 2008
Think small
A new kind of car is coming
May 26, 2008
Memorial Day 2008
A reminder about love of country
May 25, 2008
Memorials
Honoring Precious Lives
May 24, 2008
Thy Neighbor as Thyself
by Dr. Chester Swor
May 23, 2008
May 22, 2008
May 21, 2008
All Creatures Great and Small
Designed by their Creator
May 20, 2008
Born from Above
A New Birth
May 19, 2008
Without warning
Ready or not, here comes life