Positive thoughts from a Christian Perspective
-
Cow Conundrum | Short Story
The mama cow bellows from the pasture nearby, lined up at the barbed wire fence with her hungry calf and the others. “Bring us some tasty hay,” she calls to the pick-up driving rancher. The other girls join in the chorus: “There’s nothing to eat out here but prickly weeds and nettles.” It’s true. A…
-
Life’s Curveballs: Lessons from a Retired Army First Sergeant
A teacher at my school is a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant (1SG), which is one of the highest enlisted ranks. As you would expect, to make 1SG takes considerable leadership ability. Consequently, I like to glean administrative wisdom from this person whenever I can. During a break at one of our back-to-school meetings, I…
-
From Darkness to Light: Stories of Encouragement
I read a story the other day about a young girl who eloped from a shelter for troubled teens in the wee hours of the night. She was found in the woods a few hours later, not by the police, but by a female janitor from the local school. When asked how she knew where…
-
Paws and Reflect (13): The Rich Good Guy
The adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.
-
The Triple-A Approach to Helping Someone in Need
After I left full-time ministry, but before I became a teacher, I spent three years in sales with Frito Lay, Inc. I was a Route Sales Rep, which is a front-line position selling salty snacks to grocery and convenience stores. One day, my boss was helping me set up a huge display of potato chips…
-
Just Keep Going
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27a (NKJV) It should have been easy-peasy–leading and singing patriotic songs, just before the 4th of July. But I croaked like a frog on the high notes and was hoarse enough to be half my normal volume. One of the nursing home…
Thank you for visiting my site!
Davids Daily Dose 