It is cloudy and warm in NW Arkansas this morning, but a change is coming. Storms are forecast for the afternoon and tomorrow, much cooler. Would you believe that by Monday, we may have a frost? But, hey! This is nothing compared to what the panhandle of Florida and Alabama have to look forward […]
Sep 17, 2018
Bill Is a Useful Guy to Have Around
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This is hurricane season and, as Hurricane Florence has shown us, it can be a dangerous, scary time. Tropical storms, although not as fierce, still make themselves felt and leave a lasting memory. A few years ago, a tropical storm named Bill threatened the Texas coast. He upset the weather, travel plans, daily routines, and, […]
Sep 13, 2018
Batten Down the Hatches
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The ocean is fascinating and dangerous. It has many moods. I hope not one life will be lost due to Hurricane Florence. Two of my brothers were on board ships while they were in the US Navy. Storms struck at sea too. I noticed the Navy moved about thirty of their ships out of the […]
Sep 9, 2017
Seeking Refuge from the Storms
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The approaching hurricane is occupying my thoughts. How bad will it be? How soon will it hit? Please, Lord, keep everyone safe. I hadn’t realized I had so many family and friends in Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia. But, I do. I hope they and everyone else remain out of the reach of […]
Aug 26, 2017
Gigantic Storm Hits Texas
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This morning, I’m praying for my family, friends, and for everyone in the path of Hurricane Harvey. I can only imagine the devastation, look at the pictures on the news this morning, and marvel at the strength of the wind and the waves and the lives disrupted. I’ve never been in a hurricane and never […]
Oct 4, 2016
Thoughts for Tuesday Morning
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Tuesday Morning Thoughts This morning, as I listened to news about the hurricane pounding Haiti, I said a prayer for the people there. Many live in shacks that won’t withstand wind and torrential rain and floods. They are afraid to leave their homes, afraid their belongings will be stolen. Let’s remember them and ask the Lord to help […]
