Author Archives: Spiritual Wanderings

Our connection to Alaska began in 1991. Tanya’s sister, Melanie, her husband, JD, and Syble, Tanya, and Melanie’s mom caravaned two vehicles from Texas to Glennallen, Alaska. They, JD and Melanie, had accepted positions as teachers. Tanya and I flew up for a two-week vacation at the end of their first year. In 1993, weContinue reading “What are you doing in Alaska?”

The cleansing of the temple by Hezekiah and Josiah are significant events in the history of the Israelites. They are recorded in the Old Testament in 2 Chronicles 29-31, for Hezekiah and 2 Kings 22-23, for Josiah. The event occurred during Hezekiah and Josiah’s reigns, two of the most righteous kings of Judah. The cleansingContinue reading “CLEANSING THE TEMPLE For the Holy Habitation of God!”

Psalms 133:1-3 TPT How truly wonderful and delightful it is to see brothers and sisters living together in sweet unity! It’s as precious as the sacred scented oil flowing from the head of the high priest Aaron, dripping down upon his beard and running all the way down to the hem of his priestly robes. ThisContinue reading “DWELL IN UNITY”

Yesterday I received a video from a friend. It was three hours and ten minutes long. I watched a brief part of it, mainly the introduction. I’m constantly receiving videos and posts of various content. And I admit I send videos and posts to folks I think they would like/benefit/enjoy/ whatever. I really do appreciateContinue reading “IF IT’S NOT YOUR MONKEY, WHY ARE YOU FEEDING IT?”

I read a post today about nap time in school, riding a school bus, and then walking home.I never had a school where we napped.I remember walking to and from Jane Arden Elementary School in Long Beach, California.  Dad was away in the Navy.  I remember walking home one day to discover our President, FDRContinue reading “Nap Time at School”

We bought our new-to-us home in Lufkin, Texas, one year ago. Our home had been the dream house of a couple who stayed a few years and then moved on because of family concerns. At least, that’s our understanding. The subsequent owners did not treat the property with tender love and care. Our home isContinue reading “CLEARING THE LAND”

May 14, 1938, I entered this world in Long Beach, California. As Dr. Seuss said, “Oh, the places you’ll go!” And I did! This past year is illustrative of that. One year ago we were packing for our move to Lufkin, Texas. We sold our home in Albuquerque, in one weekend. The next week weContinue reading “85 years and 3 days”

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I went forward during one of his early Crusades. I remember when he became a member of First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. He said he also needed a pastor, and that was Dr. W A. Criswell, whose preaching I grew up under. We had a youth church when I was a teenager at FirstContinue reading “I Remember Billy Graham”

On Becoming A Follower Of Jesus Looking back, I had struggled for about three years with two questions. One, what is Christianity? And two, what is it to be a Christian? I had substituted Bible study and took on church activities rather than have a relationship with Jesus Christ. During this time, I was readingContinue reading “Happy Spiritual Birthday!”