Fragmented thoughts from a cluttered mind.
Sometimes, thoughts just leak out…
Most people have heard the name Immanuel because of either the Christmas story or a song. Most everyone would recognize it spelled Emmanuel. My middle name is Immanuel. I was named after my Grandfather, Immanuel Petersen. I have always liked … Read More »
A telethon features an endless line-up of celebrities and business people coming onstage to donate whopping checks: $2.5 million, $500,000, $1.2 million, another for $750,000. This goes on until at last the cameras focus on Mrs. Gladys Smugley from Hazelhurst, … Read More »
We have been trying to sell our stroller. Here is a picture of the stroller. There are more pictures here. We are asking $500. It cost over $1,100 new. We would prefer selling it locally so we don’t have to … Read More »
I was reading 1 Peter in “The Message” the other day and came across this: “Do you realize how fortunate you are? Angels would have given anything to be in on this!” That is what is so amazing to me. … Read More »
I was thinking today…How would you live if you had no fear at all? Would you quit your job and start your own business? Would you go on a long term mission trip? Would you finally make that commitment that … Read More »
“This hotel stinks!” a guest complained when he showed up at the front desk to check out. “What’s wrong?” the manager asked? “I got no sleep. Every 15 minutes this loud banging sound woke me up!” The manager apologized for … Read More »
Some people are embarassed by pictures of what they looked like in high school. Although I was style-challenged, I actually like what I looked like in school. I suppose my proudest moment in school was when I grew a ‘fro. … Read More »
Happy 230th Birthday Marines! 10 November 1775 Semper Fi Ooh-Rah! My team on the Wimbrown VII, Persian Gulf, 1988 Operation Earnest Will
Our dog was groomed today and that got me thinking about Noah and his boat. Actually, more precisely, I was thinking about the clean animals that were on the boat. Do you remember the story? Noah took 2 of every … Read More »
For those of you that do not attend Grace Community Church, I have started writing a daily devotional for our education site. We have started a 13 week study on the book of Hebrews. At the site, you can sign … Read More »