Blog???
So one day out of the blue a dear brother of mine said, "You need a blog." Well, I thought, I'm really not sure about "needing" a blog. What is a blog anyway? If it's something to eat, it will probably put on pounds; if it is another gadget, I have a drawer full of those; and if it has a really good purpose, I probably can't afford it. So, I passed it off, but he didn't.
The next time I saw this brother, he said, "I have set up a blog site for you." Now this is confusing. I'm certainly not marketing something of which I have no knowledge. So at this point I figured I'd better do a little research. Good old Webster, 1939 edition. No definition for that word. (Web. unabridged for that year by the way.) So what about Webster 1974, Student Handbook edition. No help. So, I fetched my computerized, hand-held, Seiko, American Heritage Dictionary. So what did it say? "You've got to be out of your mind!"
Warning: The above has been altered to the express mindset of the ancient and mature generations. Leave the first descriptive out for me though.
Now, on the serious note-- (Wait a minute, don't change stations now; oh, I mean sites. I have a "blog" for you.)
I Am Reminded
Looking around my nice, comfortable study, I am reminded of the grace of my Lord. To my left on my desk is a picture of a beautiful girl with frosty brown hair, a smile that draws like a magnet, and eyes that twinkle like stars on a dark, clear evening. This is not an ordinary girl, nor is the picture ordinary because if you look very carefully you will note some purple markings placed by the radiologist. You see, this special lady had throat cancer. (No, she never smoked.) But our Lord had a purpose. That was to show Himself great in our behalf. You see, the picture is that of my bride of 48 years. This is one blessed guy! After 38 high voltage treatments and 18 years, she is still totally free from this dreaded killer. Oh, yes, she has been delivered from another totally nonrelated cancer since that time. Much praise to a gracious and wonderful Lord.
The next picture is across the room in the left hand corner. What a reminder of God's hand at work in this parson's life. You will note: a church building, a music staff, a cross, a Bible, and a stained glass window. But that one will have to wait for later.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Today? Perhaps!
Until later,
The Parson
The next time I saw this brother, he said, "I have set up a blog site for you." Now this is confusing. I'm certainly not marketing something of which I have no knowledge. So at this point I figured I'd better do a little research. Good old Webster, 1939 edition. No definition for that word. (Web. unabridged for that year by the way.) So what about Webster 1974, Student Handbook edition. No help. So, I fetched my computerized, hand-held, Seiko, American Heritage Dictionary. So what did it say? "You've got to be out of your mind!"
Warning: The above has been altered to the express mindset of the ancient and mature generations. Leave the first descriptive out for me though.
Now, on the serious note-- (Wait a minute, don't change stations now; oh, I mean sites. I have a "blog" for you.)
I Am Reminded
Looking around my nice, comfortable study, I am reminded of the grace of my Lord. To my left on my desk is a picture of a beautiful girl with frosty brown hair, a smile that draws like a magnet, and eyes that twinkle like stars on a dark, clear evening. This is not an ordinary girl, nor is the picture ordinary because if you look very carefully you will note some purple markings placed by the radiologist. You see, this special lady had throat cancer. (No, she never smoked.) But our Lord had a purpose. That was to show Himself great in our behalf. You see, the picture is that of my bride of 48 years. This is one blessed guy! After 38 high voltage treatments and 18 years, she is still totally free from this dreaded killer. Oh, yes, she has been delivered from another totally nonrelated cancer since that time. Much praise to a gracious and wonderful Lord.
The next picture is across the room in the left hand corner. What a reminder of God's hand at work in this parson's life. You will note: a church building, a music staff, a cross, a Bible, and a stained glass window. But that one will have to wait for later.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Today? Perhaps!
Until later,
The Parson
posted by The Parson at 4/19/2006 12:56:00 PM
3 Comments:
great post bro. t. can't wait to hear more.. hey, when you get done with those dictionaries pass them along to me so i can use them during your messages... (j/k)
great post bro. t. can't wait to hear more.. hey, when you get done with those dictionaries pass them along to me so i can use them during your messages... (j/k)
If this isn't preaching, it's sure good illustrating. We've missed your preaching/teaching and are glad to get it again here!
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