Coming to the Still Waters

  Here is the little bit of history.  I couldn't believe it when the Facebook Marketplace ad said this wooden pew was from the Stillwater Community Chapel; it was free; and could be delivered!  I have only seen pictures from the back of the sanctuary of the old chapel so this beauty now sits in an alcove of the hall just opposite my office.  The owner was just thrilled that the pew was going back to the church.  It has been out in the elements so a sanding and refinishing might be in its future.   Another bit of history is my almost 95 year old father went to be with Jesus a week ago Saturday.  I was able to sing songs we sang at the Turner Free Methodist Church from the Melodies of Praise and also read to him highlighted verses from his Bible.  He went peacefully to be with Jesus.  His decision back in February 1958 affected so many others up and down the family line.  At the 18:45 time stamp in the video below I give a 10 minute t...

  A belated Father's Day greeting to all the dads out there.  This is a picture of my father and his father.  Dad had signed up for a tour in the Navy when the Korean Conflict broke out.  I see his left hand here that I never saw in person because of a sawmill accident 65 years ago.  Dad was the middle of 5 children just as I am the middle of 5 with my older sister dying at birth.  I found out this week that dad had a daughter named after him, along with a grandson, a great grandson, and also a middle name to one of his nephews.  His passing as the last of his generation of the family has caused me to reflect a lot this week about life and what it throws at you at times.  I admit that sometimes I don't handle it as well as I should.  I could make excuses but really it is me not relying on the trust I have in my God more than the trust I have in myself. I don't like flying but the circumstances had me making back to back trips to Florida from ...