Category Archives: Boots

Posts about everyday livin’.

Love is effective.

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Plaidshirtprophet

Love. Should it really be the reason for everything you do? Love God, love one another… Jesus says the entire Law of God hangs on these two things. This must be an important idea because it’s echoed by John (the … Continue reading →

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In Ink

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Plaidshirtprophet

Wisdom is 5 am clarity when the world is unspoiled potential. It comes about by self-control- by intention and not by accident. Wisdom asks the right questions: “What can be done?” “What should be done?” Not, “What do I want … Continue reading →

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The beginning of a prayer

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Plaidshirtprophet

There’s a lot of talk about God in our culture these days. Have you noticed it? There’s talk about how God does or does not exist. About how He is or is not just. About whether or not He really has … Continue reading →

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Words about words

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Plaidshirtprophet

Praise the Lord, sing to the Lord a new song, His praise in the assembly of the saints. – Psalm 149:1 Sometimes words get stale. Words have connotations; they carry “baggage”. New terms enter the cultural scene with poignancy and … Continue reading →

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Hi ho, hi ho…

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Plaidshirtprophet

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 →

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Sentimental Values

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Plaidshirtprophet

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 →

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The Grand Purpose.

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Plaidshirtprophet

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 →

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Let me introduce you to my wife…

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Plaidshirtprophet

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 →

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Country folks can survive.

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Plaidshirtprophet

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 →

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God don’t make no junk.

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Plaidshirtprophet

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 →

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