Christmas Lights

 Rainbows

(photo courtesy of  C.T. Bowens -but I think I was there (Moorpark, CA)

and Fireworks!

On July 4th, I was channel surfing, when I came across a show on TBN about prisoners of the Vietnam War. I watched several elderly men talk about their horrific experiences of being injured, captured and tortured. Each man shared his individual nightmare with details only he could recall. And while each man’s account was different, they all shared a common bond; their faith in God. Some were held for a period of time in solitary confinement yet they knew they weren’t alone. They realized they could never be separated from God. One man said, “My prison experience went from faith in God, hope in God and love of God to knowledge of God.” These faithful men talked about hours of prayer and each one expressed how his relationship with God was tested and tried. Another gentleman said, “For seven and half years, I never wondered for one moment what I was doing there, the Lord was getting my attention.” Continue Reading »

“The money’s good and the work’s ok
Looks like everything is rolling our way
Til you gotta look the devil in the eye
You know that bastard’s one big lie
So be careful with your heart and what you love
Make sure that it was sent from above
It’s what you do and not what you say
If you’re not part of the future then get out of the way

Come on baby take a ride with me
I’m up from Indiana down to Tennessee
Everything is cool as can be in a peaceful world”

John Cougar Mellencamp

I won tickets from 95.5 KLOS radio station yesterday. It all started on Tuesday when my friend emailed commanding me to listen for a chance to win Steely Dan or Santana tickets. Wednesday morning’s email said, “Today, they’re giving away Mellencamp tix.” It’s hard to focus on the radio when you’re supposed to be focused on work, so I mostly tried to win when I’d receive an email that screamed, “CALL NOW! One time I asked a friend to use my cell phone while I tried on my work phone. A co-worker asked us, “What are you doing?” I said, “Trying to win Melon Head tickets.” Continue Reading »