Jul 28
Did you hear about the discovery of “Earth 2.0?” NASA announced recently the discovery of an earth-like planet called Kepler 452b. Scientists argue that there are likely many more planets like this one that exist in a similar dimension to a sun as Earth. These earth-like planets would possibly be able to sustain life, in …
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Jul 21
DRAMA! Some folks live with perpetual drama in their lives. By drama, I mean turmoil in relationships, crisis situations, and generally making a big deal out of every issue! Drama involves gossip, consumed with other people’s business, excessive worry, and conflict with others. Jesus had lots of drama surrounding his life, yet he dealt with …
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Jul 15
I didn’t post any last week, as it was a difficult week of tragedy for our family. My first cousin, Brandon Daniels lost his wife in a tragic car accident on the way to Horizons camp at FHU. Brandon and I grew up together and went to Freed-Hardeman together back in 1994. They have two …
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Jul 01
I don’t like mushrooms, while my wife loves mushrooms. To me all mushrooms are bad and avoid my mouth. But did you know that many mushrooms are poisonous? A couple of types can even cause certain death. The death sounded awful and excruciating too! So not all mushrooms are the same. If you were to …
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Jun 26
Since the terrible tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina where a murderous hate crime was committed against a historically African-American church killing 9 worshippers the Confederate flag has come under attack. There has been a desire to take it down from the state grounds where it flies over a Confederate memorial in Charleston. This subject is …
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Jun 18
We have Barbados Blackbelly Sheep on the farm. They are a breed of hair sheep. They do not have wool like traditional sheep. They do look very much like goats. In fact, most everyone thinks they are goats. Even a vet kept calling them goats. We just had a new lamb this week. We named …
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Jun 15
I follow professional golf pretty closely. During Jack Nicklaus’ Memorial tournament some interesting comments were made that have me to thinking. Jack Nicklaus considered the greatest golfer of all-time because of his 18 career Major wins, said, “”I think I underachieved all my life.” Nicklaus said Wednesday at the Memorial. ”I think that’s why …
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Jun 11
I got a date last night with my bride of 15 years before I spoke at a church in Paducah, Kentucky. The kids wanted to attend 7 Oaks so Amanda and I went over early and ate out together. We were enjoying our salad when our young waitress made this comment: “I really appreciate you …
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Jun 03
I give a lot of thought to how to raise my boys. I am blessed with three sons; currently aged 10,5, and 2. I am also the tender father to an 8 year old little girl who the boys argue is treated differently than them by dad! I say she deserves it, because she is much sweeter! …
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May 26
My dad is a farmer! He loves to work and improve the land. He has always been a farmer since his young age and built his own business with the help of family. He has grown soybeans, rice, cotton, milo, wheat, and corn over the years. His farm is in Southeast Missouri in the rich …
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