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Tie One On.
While Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon who had a serious skin disease, as He was reclining at the table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of pure and expensive fragrant oil of nard. She broke … Continue reading
Why the Old Testament?
The trouble with the Old Testament is that it is difficult to understand. It is much easier to malign the thing than it is to make sense of it. I know. I’ve done it. Recently, a Christian friend blogged about the fact that she … Continue reading
Posted in True Truths
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Hi ho, hi ho…
The best way I know to pass long hours in a tractor is with the radio. Maybe that’s because it’s the only way; but still, it’s a good way. But what’s a man to do when the songs get repetitive? That’s when I make up my own … Continue reading
To make a short story long…
Mrs. Stilwell lived at the edge of my universe. Her house was the nearest one to mine, but it was a half-mile uphill on a rock road and my six-year-old legs could barely pedal a one-speed Ross that far. If … Continue reading
Posted in Roots
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Sentimental Values
I sold a tractor today. It was my grandfather’s tractor which, upon Grandpa’s death, passed to my uncle who sold it to me. I wouldn’t admit it when I bought the tractor, but I was trying to purchase the memories associated with it. … Continue reading
The Grand Purpose.
It’s just a blog, right? I mean, it doesn’t need to have some Grand Purpose, does it? Sure, there are blogs about politics, religion, philosophy, science and almost any other topic you can imagine. But my favorite blogs are simple. Like a good song, the best blogs articulate a thought, experience or … Continue reading
Posted in Boots, Roots
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Let me introduce you to my wife…
Have you met my wife? You have met her if you’ve seen the movie The Blindside. No, she’s not an actress… she’s a character. My wife’s name is Jessica, but her persona is LeAnn Tuohy. Jess could play that part … Continue reading
Country folks can survive.
It’s an exciting time to be a country boy. Why? Because people are looking toward the country. As this world races on toward panacea or hell, which ever you believe, it causes a person to question the uninterrupted supply of his or her … Continue reading
God don’t make no junk.
I was made. I’m sure of it. I was made by something very, very intelligent. I was made for a purpose. How do I know? Ha ha! You, the reader, were hoping that I would say one of two things: … Continue reading
Posted in Boots
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Reelin’ in the years
So, this is my first blog entry. Ever. Set your expectations accordingly. I discovered today that I am, in fact, getting older. No, not just older… I’m getting old. Case in point: I once was the youngest and brightest (or, … Continue reading
Posted in Boots, Roots
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The Plaidshirt Prophet 