It’s Hard Being a Gentleman in Today’s World (908 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Oct 12 2014	Views/Reads: 2145/1598	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
My standard of behavior is not set by the people around me, but by the Word of God that is within me.
If Everything Goes Right Something’s Wrong (905 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Oct 05 2014	Views/Reads: 2234/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Everything does not have to go right for me to rejoice in the goodness of the Lord.
People, after All, Are Just People (909 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Sep 28 2014	Views/Reads: 2235/1589	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
It is comforting to know that people, after all, are just people and I count myself to be one of those “just people.”
The Thing I Miss the Most about Summer (904 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Sep 21 2014	Views/Reads: 2280/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
One man’s winter is another man’s summer and the joy of life is learning to appreciate what you may not really like.
Closer Than My Cell Phone (905 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Sep 13 2014	Views/Reads: 2221/1593	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
My comfort rests in the fact that God is closer to me than my cell phone.
Cleaning up Messes, Parsonage Style (904 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Sep 07 2014	Views/Reads: 2383/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
My way has to be in complete harmony with His way or my life will be completely destroyed.
A Severe Case of Yuckitis (906 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Aug 30 2014	Views/Reads: 2155/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
It is hard to discipline yourself to do only those things that edify other people. That is the challenge of the Christian life.
What did the bugs do before I came? (907 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Aug 24 2014	Views/Reads: 2151/3	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
So many things in this world bug me, but I have something greater to look forward to, a place called heaven.
It Was a Shoofly Pie Celebration Weekend (905 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Aug 17 2014	Views/Reads: 2356/1606	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Celebrating the delicacies of life enable us to survive the adversities of life.
A Year Older but Not That Much Smarter (900 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jul 20 2014	Views/Reads: 2187/3	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
You are only young once but you can be old for a very long time. I am learning to live with it.
“Let It Go, Let Go, Let It Go” (911 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jul 13 2014	Views/Reads: 2475/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
This year I celebrate my 20th year as a practicing grandfather. I am not sure that after 20 years I know anything more about being a grandfather than I did before. I have not found any books written on how to be a grandfather, maybe I should write one. I
Have a blessed day; now fire me if you dare! (905 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jul 06 2014	Views/Reads: 2220/1681	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I must confess to a severe case of poverty. I never took a vow of poverty; it just seems to have worked out that way for me. I am so poor the church mice have packed their bags and moved on. If I knew where they moved to, I might join them.
In Honor of the True Patriots (911 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 29 2014	Views/Reads: 2213/1567	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Our problem today is that we have confused Caesar with God and no longer understand the difference. The problem is, Caesar does not have all the answers, but God does. The reign of Caesar has collapsed, but God is still on the throne, Almighty God is He.
The Haves, the Have Nots and the Whatnots (905 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 22 2014	Views/Reads: 2298/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
When it comes to politics, I am as confused as the politicians themselves. I do not like to discuss politics because I do not understand it and just as soon as you understand one opinion, everything changes and you do not know where you are at. Just as so
Swallowing pride or eating crow are both bitter pills to swallow (906 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 15 2014	Views/Reads: 2355/1675	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Swallowing pride or eating crow is not my idea of a delightful repast but it can be the beginning of something good.
The switch on my behind saved time (909 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 08 2014	Views/Reads: 2264/1580	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
My father was a rather reserved person. He did not have much to say except when he was talking about his hunting or fishing adventures, and to hear from him. It was always an adventure. When he got started on one of his stories, you better just sit back a
The War on Common Sense (903 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 01 2014	Views/Reads: 2328/1632	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Listening to news programs, particularly the yakity-yak-my-view-is-the-only-right-view programs you might come away with the idea that there is a war on everything.
Just don’t call me on Monday! (903 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: May 25 2014	Views/Reads: 2255/1627	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Those who know me would agree that I am cool, calm, and collected, although not in that order. It takes quite a bit to razzle me and get me out of sync with my inner harmony. No matter what happens, I can always find something to amuse me and to laugh it
Why did God give us coffee (905 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: May 17 2014	Views/Reads: 2322/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I really do not know why God gave us coffee, but I do know God's character is of such a nature that it never diminishes His ability to bless me each day.
My Mother's Day card quandary (908 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: May 04 2014	Views/Reads: 2330/1648	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Another year has gone by and I find myself facing the same quandary I faced last year. I was hoping somehow this year would be different, but, alas, it is not. Many people complain about how fast things are changing, I complain about those things that do
And then it was May (910 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Apr 27 2014	Views/Reads: 2308/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Time is a commodity either you spend it or lose it. The bad part is once you lose it you can never get it back. Enjoy today, it’s the only today you have.
Penguins and Sheep (916 words)
Author: timster	Added: Apr 23 2014	Views/Reads: 2588/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Herth Gilmour reports on the daily events...
I am on a roll so don’t rock my boat (945 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Apr 20 2014	Views/Reads: 2797/1681	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything went exactly as planned? Well, neither have I, except for last week. I do not know what was going on last week, all I know is everything went according to plan. My plan, that is. I was on a roll.
A pedicure that cured all my pet peeves (901 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Apr 13 2014	Views/Reads: 3040/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Sometimes a proud spirit gets in the way of healthy living. When I think too much of myself I have too much of myself to think of.
Why I am happy to pay my taxes and other mendacities (906 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Apr 06 2014	Views/Reads: 2880/1610	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Last week I was getting along just fine. Things were being accomplished and I was rather enjoying myself. Dutifully, I was checking off item after item on my "to-do-list." I love it when a plan comes together. However, at the top of my exuberanc

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