Feb 10 2008
No one really noticed Lolita because she was just the housekeeper. Oh, the family was grateful for Lolita, but they never really paid much attention to this dear woman. That was until the family was pinned down in the middle of a battle during a horrible civil war.
Feb 04 2008
During the dry season, around May to October, in areas south of the Equator in Africa, the rivers either disappear completely or turn into a little trickle. My wife, Mickie, and I were near Kinshasa in the Congo and walked in a dry riverbed filled with thousands of people.
Feb 02 2008
Most of the time, I simply drive right on by and don’t pay any attention. Sometimes, though, when my eyes see them they make me laugh, are very poignant and make me think. But, I usually don’t notice them. You are probably wondering what I am talking about—billboards.
Jan 25 2008
As the beginning of this new year unfolds, there are two things that I would like to tell you. First, happy New Year!
Jan 11 2008
Ah, it is summertime, my favorite time to put on shorts, flip flops and head to the beach. Wearing flip flops recently took on a different meaning for me. Allow me to explain.
Jan 08 2008
Are you ever selfish with your time, money, food, gifts, love, acceptance and forgiveness? While ministering in northern Iraq, I experienced an unselfish act of kindness that really touched my heart.
Jan 06 2008
On a trip to the southern Toledo district of Belize, we had a new person with us. He managed to turn over our dugout canoe and fill our boots with water. Then we had to hike from Santa Ana, near the Moho River, to Midway, seven miles through the jungle. This young athlete was not quite up to the task and he passed out from heat exhaustion.
Jan 04 2008
According to Marine Capt. Luke McConnell, they sure didn’t last long! My wife, Mickie, organized a group of 100 women in our county in Georgia and they baked chocolate cakes for the troops serving overseas.
Dec 05 2007
When you bought your groceries today, was the line long at the store? Did you get frustrated when you had to wait longer than 10 minutes? The time it took for you to shop for groceries and cook your meal was probably shorter than the wait most people had to endure in the line my friend saw at a feeding center overseas.