There was this momentโ€ฆ

Dear friend, Yesterday, in a momentary conversation, I learned about a Pacific hurricane by the name of Hilary. Weโ€™re now watching and preparing. It could drop a yearโ€™s worth of rain in 24-48 hours. In the desert thatโ€™s likely to cause flooding. Please pray for us. In all the years I lived in Florida, I … Continue reading There was this momentโ€ฆ

Launched!

a.co/d/eyVp3f3 Launched! The 2nd edition of Gleaning with Ruth features the stunning artwork of Lisa Anne Tindal gracing the cover. New as well is the hardcover edition. Many hearts, minds and hands worked together to help me launch this 5 year anniversary, 2nd edition. Available now on Amazon.com

Goodbye

โ€œGoodbye, Nolie. Goodbye, Buddy.โ€Whispers in his ear, โ€œYou are a good dog!โ€ Tears dripping on his beard, I try to speak, โ€œThank you for walking innumerable miles at my side. Thank you for protecting me from everything that smelled of harm.โ€ One last paw at my hand to stroke his neck, โ€œYou can go now. … Continue reading Goodbye

Watch. Weep. Whisper.

The Bride longing for her Bridegroom. Watch. Lord, I watch for You. I know Youโ€™re on the ready. Whenever Father nods Your way, You, as the eager Bridegroom, will not even hesitate. You are waiting, with great anticipation, to mount Your mighty white steed and retrieve Your Bride. Even as I watch for You to … Continue reading Watch. Weep. Whisper.

Milestone

Life is full of them, milestones, that is. We want them. We even need them. They help us know that weโ€™re getting somewhere. Just like the mile markers on the highway or signposts on a hiking trail. Milestones are Godโ€™s idea. Stone pillars and stone altars were erected by Godโ€™s people at various times and … Continue reading Milestone

Common Ground

We all need food. We all walk this common ground. Itโ€™s life on a broken Earth, and we all recognize in our unique ways that this brokenness is not as it was supposed to be. Whether you follow Jesus and believe He is the Son of God risen from the dead, as I do, or … Continue reading Common Ground

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โ€œNo Take Backsโ€Gary Milford, father of the bride This probably should be page 1, and most likely, one day when we actually publish the book, it will be page one of Marriage One Liners. It was The Agreement between gentlemen. My dear man approached my father as we visited my parentsโ€™ home in southern Florida … Continue reading Page 8