A Mysterious Oklahoma Outlaw

A Mysterious Oklahoma Outlaw

Fiction is fiction but fiction also has elements of non-fiction as is the case of By the Fright of the Silvery Moon and a mysterious Oklahoma outlaw. You see, the plot of Fright centers around a secret about Granger’s Mansion. Because of that, several people’s lives are in jeopardy. (Well, if the truth be known, a […]

Light and Dark, Good and Evil, and Mysteries

Light and Dark, Good and Evil, and Mysteries

I woke up this morning thinking, Lord, in something as important as Life with its potential for making lots of mistakes, I need a do-over.  Does anybody else ever feel that way? It is dark this morning. My quiet neighbor goes to his car, lunch box in hand, ready to head off into the day. […]

Thoughts About the First Christmas

Thoughts About the First Christmas

My family and I like to light the Advent candles on the Sundays before Christmas. Yesterday, after lighting the candles, we talked about the stable where the Lord was born. I have a small crèche which looks like a tiny house with Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and a few animals. In reality, the stable probably was […]

Simple Thoughts and Sunday Sermonizing

Simple Thoughts and Sunday Sermonizing

I love the quiet simplicity of my Christmas tree lights. Looking at them, as they shine on the ornaments that have been around for a long time, gives me a peaceful feeling. This season that should be so filled with peace and love, often times is not. Many people are hurting, sorrowing for loved ones who […]

Breakfast with Blanche

Breakfast with Blanche

Apple, cinnamon, raisin baked oatmeal is in the oven. The coffee is hot and strong. Come on over for breakfast! And, although the weatherman denies it, my old weather eye notices the clouds this morning and I think it looks like coming snow. I’m probably wrong, but I’ve seen the sky look like this in […]

Confession is Good for the Soul

Confession is Good for the Soul

It depends to whom you are confessing, and what you are confessing, and maybe even when, but, unburdening yourself of a heavy emotional load is certainly healthy. Personally, I confess my sins to God. I confess my faults, not only to Him but to my friends. Confession does leave a person feeling freer, lighter, happier. […]