We have this Kiwi plant that is going crazy. I bet it’s growing as fast as kudzu. I measured one particular sprig of it that is growing up on our back deck and found it grew about three or four inches in just 24 hours! It has already spread from the nearby trellis up to […]
I would like to share something I read this week. It’s from George MacDonald’s book, “The Hope of the Gospel.” The language and style might be a little archaic, but the message is wonderful. He is quoting what a true child of God might say about Jesus and the Gospel . . . ‘But to
In the springtime, I become more aware of my physical state. I get outside more. I work in the yard, walk, ride the bike more. The activity highlights my physical shortcomings. I used to be in better shape. As I age, things are wearing out. My body (and mind) just doesn’t work as well as
Our dog Charlie died. It is a sad time at the Spruill house, but I knew it was coming. He wouldn’t stay in the fence. He wouldn’t stay on the run. He escaped from most any collar. If he pushed his way out the door, he would take off running, ignoring our calls and whistles.
Storms ravaged the Midwest and South yesterday. While it was happening, I was in a jet airplane, flying in the clear skies, high over the top of the raging storms below. But eventually, we had to come down through the cloudy mess and rough winds. It was hard to see. As we landed, snow, rain,
Today I am making a list of things to take to a funeral. All of the things on the list are for friends and relatives; people still alive on this Earth. The person who has passed on is with Jesus, and I am sure, has all she will ever need.
I have returned home after a wonderful youth retreat in Haiti. Below are some words to describe what was there. Heat Mud huts Rice patties Mosquitoes Tents 2 showers 2 toilets 150 teens Friends Smiles Laughter Singing God
On most Wednesday mornings I drag myself out of bed a little earlier than usual so I can meet with two or three other guys from church. We sip coffee, discuss a book we are reading, talk about our lives, and pray for each other. The other day, we started talking about jealousy. If jealousy
This week’s challenge was a doctor visit. It was embarrassing, humiliating, and painful. I’m a big baby. It’s no wonder I don’t go often. Maybe once every year or two, or three. I go for a general physical check-up about once every decade. This week was the decade, and after the experience I had, I’m
Something that was lost has been found. Tears of joy stream down a smiling face. A heart that was so heavy now leaps to the sky. The grief of loss becomes the joy of possession. For Tammy, it was a thing, precious to her heart. For God, it’s me and you. “And when she has found