Yesterday I wrote, “I’ve had a touch of Pneumonia this past week. I’m better now.I’m told not to make declarations like that. Acknowledging an illness. But, the Lord reminded me of Paul’s asking for his thorn in the flesh to be removed.” Scripture goes on to say in 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9-10 But he said toContinue reading “New Day, Old Promises”
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Brief update
Howdy,We head off to Alaska this next week. I know, I know I didn’t have to say that. But we need the R&R. That’s part of spiritual wanderings, recharging the batteries.I’ve had a touch of Pneumonia this past week. I’m better now.I’m told not to make declarations like that. Acknowledging an illness. But, the LordContinue reading “Brief update”
Take a Load to Lufkin
The mantra since June 6 has been, “Take a load to Lufkin.” Lufkin, Texas, is our new city of residence. However, I need to back up and tell you why our move is interesting, at least from our perspective. We left Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 1, 2022. We had closed on selling our homeContinue reading “Take a Load to Lufkin”
50th Anniversary Friends Party
Last night we had a fiftieth anniversary friends party. Terry and Carolyn Box told someone that it was the fiftieth anniversary of being friends with Ron and Betty Claunch. A suggestion was made to have a Friends Anniversary Party. So we did! I think the final total was about 18 attended the celebration at theContinue reading “50th Anniversary Friends Party”
We are slowly getting settled
Tanya and I are moving slowly the last several days. We have had a very busy schedule for a number of days now. Actually very busy since this move started the end of March. Our first of three PODs was delivered last week and then unloaded by a Pack & Load team. A cleaning team attackedContinue reading “We are slowly getting settled”
A day closer to new assignment.
Good morning!Just a couple of hours work at our nearly goodbye Albuquerque, NM home.Closing tomorrow. Turn keys over to new owners.Hit the road Wednesday, at 6 am. Head to Nacogdoches, Texas. Closing on our new home (new to us – 17 years since it was custom built) on June 6. A very warm send offContinue reading “A day closer to new assignment.”
Your steps are ordered…
I read the following post from Lucas J. Mather on Facebook this morning. The post was dated May 23, 2018. The post continues to add comments. May 2017 was when I left the classroom at Hardin Simmons University for the last time. Dr. Mather writes, “I seemed to sense the Lord say to me todayContinue reading “Your steps are ordered…”
We’re moving!
Two weeks ago I asked for those who would join me in praying for the sale of our house and for our potential move. So, here is an update. We bought a home in Lufkin, Texas. 20 miles from Tanya’s hometown, in Nacogdoches. So, the first of June Tanya and I are going back toContinue reading “We’re moving!”
March in prayer around our Jericho
I’m asking 7 intercessors to pray with me for 7 days. Tanya and I are returning to Nacogdoches, Texas. We left there 43 years ago. In many ways and for many years we have experienced the wilderness. There is much to say about this. And I will write about it in my book later this year.Continue reading “March in prayer around our Jericho”
Selling our home. Moving back to Texas
It’s a most interesting year. Aren’t they all? Covid in January. Tanya, my wife, covid in February. Dr. Leon van Rooyen in our home, speaking in our church, awarding my Doctor of Ministry in March. Trip to Texas seeking the Lord’s direction about moving back to Texas that also was in March to early April.Continue reading “Selling our home. Moving back to Texas”