“Sowing kindness reaps its own rewards” is a fine sentiment, but seeing it in action is just the sort of heartening harvest we all could use a lot more of these days. Lane Unhjem, like many farmers, woke up before dawn on September 12, 2020 ready to spend a long, tiring day on his combine…
The doom and gloom brought on by the 2020 Election, China Virus, economic challenges and wayward politics caused us to take a new look at my favorite Bible Verse, Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” I came upon the writings of Levi J. Secord, from Riverview Baptist Church in West St.…
An Open Letter to Our President Dear President Donald J. Trump, For millions of patriotic Americans, the decision of the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit being rejected by the Supreme Court Friday was more than a slap in the face. It was the last blow. These citizens have watched as 2020 confirmed everything they…
Read more Just Say The Word President Trump and Millions of Patriots Will Move Into Action
God has provided many blessings in life, but one in particular, that I know about and resides firmly in my heart, is the cherished honor of having Loralyn Bailey Dennis as my wife. Today, ‘Dodie’ and I celebrate our first anniversary. By design, it is also my 65th birthday. I’ve always been proud to share…
Read more Our Anniversary and Birthday Message, Dec. 5, 2020
By the President of the United States of America— A Proclamation Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor—and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their Joint Committee requested…
Read more George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation of Oct. 3, 1789
A comment on one of our Cleverjourneys articles, coupled with a serendipitous drive by a church, reminded me of something my Great Grandmother would often say. “I pray every day for our country and our President, but I’m so sad and discouraged by all the evil. I keep looking for a sign,” was the reader’s…
Read more Signs of Greatness Are All Around If You Look For Them
Sunday, Jack and I attended a fundraising barbeque lunch for a legendary sports coach in Texas. It was heartwarming to see the quaint community of Medina, nestled along its namesake river, in the beautiful Hill Country between Kerrville and Bandera, come together to help their beloved Coach Bill Carter. This past summer, Carter was diagnosed…
Read more Texas Community Unites to Help Legendary Coach Bill Carter
Did a principal at Simpson Central Elementary School in Mississippi make a mistake when he told a student she needed to take off her COVID-19 mask? A federal court will decide. “The third-grade student, Lydia Booth, wished to peacefully share her Christian views with her schoolmates but, even though she wore the mask without disruption…
Jesus was asleep in the boat when the storm came. The Disciples woke Him and said “We are perishing!” Then He asked the Disciples – “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Jesus rebuked the storm – and the sea was calm. If God is in the storm with you – Find your…
The evangelical turnout in the 2020 presidential election was phenomenal for President Donald J. Trump. In 2016, Trump received 81 percent of the evangelical vote. There were 31 million votes for him by this group that year. How does 2020 compare? President Trump received 43 million votes, the largest share of this electorate ever recorded.…
Read more How Did the Evangelical Votes Turnout for the 2020 Election?
Each day I receive messages, emails, calls from friends worried and panicked about the presidential election November 3rd. As each day passes, the concerns and fears grow in number and intensity. My standard answer, when asked what I think the percentage is President Trump will win, has been “between 70-80 percent.” I’ve changed my mind.…
A wise old man spoke to the crowd of over 4,000 baseball coaches at the 52nd annual American Baseball Coaches Association convention. It was the first week of January, 1996. at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville. Although there were clinics, presentations and good comradery, many of the attendees flew in especially to hear the veteran coach…
Read more Baseball’s Legendary and Patriotic All American ’17 Inches’ Story
