Why are You Thankful?
Today we all realize we should be thankful, but why? Why should you be thankful?. Thanksgiving ushers in the holiday season where families gather together, huge meals are prepared and served, days are filled with shopping and time is spent reflecting on the past year. It is during these times, we reflect on the blessings…
Thanksgiving is a Life
Tomorrow, the majority of Americans will sit with family and friends around a table full of food that took hours to prepare and it will be eaten in less than twenty minutes. When many think of Thanksgiving, they think of a national holiday of turkey, stuffing/dressing, football and a long afternoon nap. Thanksgiving goes beyond…
A Black and White Photo Challenge Day #7
At a last installment of the Black and White Photo Challenge, I will make it simple. It is about Home. Day #7 – Home A home is not about brick and mortar; nor is it about the structure itself. It is about the people and the memories. The walls that hold up a house are…
A Black and White Photo Challenge Day #6
Thomas Edison is credited with saying, “We often miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Work is something many people seek to avoid or dislike, but it is work that leads to opportunities. Day #6 – Opportunities Opportunities lead us to places were never thought we would go. They challenge us…
A Black and White Photo Challenge Day #
As I have progressed through the Black and White Photo Challenge, I have violated the rules and posted words along with each photo. Each photo tells a story, and the words draw out the story through clearer eyes. Day #5 – The Road One of Willie Nelson’s most loved songs is “On the Road Again.” …
A B&W Photo Challenge – Day #4 – The Preacher’s Pen
Continuing in the photo challenge, I will let you in on the quick history of the Preacher’s Pen website.The website has become a part of my ministry, my writing, and my life. This is just a small history of how it began. Day #4 – The Preacher’s Pen In 2003 I began writing online with…
A B&W Photo Challenge – Day #3 – The Journal
As I continue through the “Seven Day Black and White Photo Challenge” I have found myself examing a few things I do and how to improve. One aspect of the photo challenge is to post photos relating to various aspects of your life that define your character. Today, I speak of journaling. Day #3 –…
A B&W Photo Challenge – Day #2 – The Book
As Day #2 of the seven day black and white photo challenge continues, I thought I would share something that constantly changes my life. The more I learn, the less I know. I know the rules of the Black and White Photo Challenge are to post a photo with no words, details, or information about…
A B&W Photo Challenge – Day #1 – My Relationship with Coffee
Several people have tagged me to post a black and white photo for seven days on Facebook describing some aspect of my life. While I typically pass on these things, this one does not sound to bad. Since I am going to write a small blurb to go along with the photo, I thought I go…
“A Search for a Better Life” – Part 1
This morning it begins. The first article in “A Search for a Better Life” begins with a personal glimpse and a personal challenge. The words that follow are not meant to be a self-proclamation, but a simple revealing of someone trying to get better. While not perfect, I seek to do better. These are not…
