A father’s words We’re not talking about the prayer before a meal. The blessing pronounced by you on your children for their health and well-being for life is the subject we are addressing. It is a lost art in the American culture as a whole. While it can be a ceremonial act, it goes much […]
Rainfall Droughts are broken by floods! Here in North Central Texas and elsewhere there has been a growing drought for the past several years. Water rationing has affected most communities. Farms and ranches have declined in productivity. Lakes, reservoirs and rivers had reached critical levels. But recently, by the grace of God, we have received […]
Eternity Wedding Rings…vary greatly, depending on the preferences of the giver and receiver. They are also referred to as wedding bands. Joanne slipped a plain white gold one on my finger December 27, 1958. I love it because I love her. It’s actually the only item of jewelry I wear. Her ring has a diamond. […]
Overwhelmed Do you ever feel like your whole life is spinning out of control, everything’s just slipping away? Your kids are growing up way too fast, the career choice has consumed you, and maybe the relationship with your bride and sweetheart is not what it used to be. The wheels appear to be falling off […]
A special gift I confess, at times I feel like a complete failure in the area of prayer. A few years after starting Letters from Dad, my wife, Carolyn, threw a big family Father’s Day luncheon at our home. At the end of the meal my oldest daughter, Holley, stood up and declared “Dad, we didn’t buy […]
Ashes Everyone has at one time built or at least spent time beside a campfire. Either a family outing; a scout, hunting or fishing trip; maybe at a camp. Some people today build a fire in a pit in their back yard. Remember the feeling as you stood close by, warming your hands or your […]
Daily practice “You go on and play with the dollhouse. I’m going in and pray with my daddy.” That’s what Kyle heard and experienced recently. He was in his room having his morning time with the Lord. His daughter Chloe, a kindergartener, had a friend over to spend the night. They got up and were […]
Absent or abiding When you dress, which are you seeking, comfort of compliments? Maybe it is both? Or does it vary, depending on the circumstances? The fashion and apparel industry spend billions of dollars to influence us. Can you dress comfy and sexy at the same time? Bill, where are you headed with this; what […]