30 Years with My Bride – Pearl of Great Price

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls,  who, on finding  one pearl of great value,  went and sold all that he had and  bought it.”     30 years ago, when Lynn’s father placed her hand in mine and we began a journey together I had no idea… Continue reading 30 Years with My Bride – Pearl of Great Price

Just a glimpse – Marriage of the Lamb

This is the first of several posts I will be posting today for my bride of 30 years. Fortunately, God likes those odds.  We had recently become Christians although we really did not know what that meant.  At times, we would actually do everything we could to shipwreck our faith and our marriage, but God… Continue reading Just a glimpse – Marriage of the Lamb

Just a glimpse – Marriage of the Lamb

This is the first of several posts I will be posting today for my bride of 30 years. Fortunately, God likes those odds.  We had recently become Christians although we really did not know what that meant.  At times, we would actually do everything we could to shipwreck our faith and our marriage, but God… Continue reading Just a glimpse – Marriage of the Lamb

Grafting of the Family Tree _ Michael

I have a backlog of half written blog drafts.  So it appears that my blog is going to be confined to paying homage to the one’s most dear to me for a while. As the father of seven wonderful children, obviously I have devoted a great deal of my adult life to cultivating the Farley… Continue reading Grafting of the Family Tree _ Michael

My Eyes are Dry

The Holy Spirit empowers us to be effective witnesses. A witness is one who not only tells the truth, but also lives the truth. (Acts 1:8) “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Act… Continue reading My Eyes are Dry

Three Decades with God’s Gift

Kneeling on the floor or labor room bathroom, I cried out to God. Having never experienced the “Joy of Childbirth” as our birthing classes were called, I was terrified.  Lynn’s water had broken about 19 hours ago, Pitocin had been administered shortly after to “help” things along so we had been in hard labor for… Continue reading Three Decades with God’s Gift

Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (The Prequel)

As I reflect on my last article, I realize a few things:  My blog no longer has anything to do with it’s original intent (journaling my first marathon) and I really need to either start another blog or put some time into a revamping this one. That my running experience has brought out some of the initial… Continue reading Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (The Prequel)

Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (Part I)

Winter rolls into spring ushering in the hope of new life.  Fresh green sprouts explode out of ground and branch, combining water and nutrients energy provided from above during the lengthening days, begin the annual process of replenishing the fruitfulness of the land.   Surrounded by new life, an abundance of sunshine, and rivers flowing… Continue reading Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (Part I)

Why Are We “Acting the Goat”?

Disclaimer:  This article has not been written with the intent to slander goats or offend goat lovers. The goat is a time honored metaphor used to indicate diverse attitudes of humans towards each other. Goats and sheep have attitudes that serve them well considering their physical attributes and place in nature.  I apologize if comparing people to… Continue reading Why Are We “Acting the Goat”?

Good News – What It Is / What It Is Not

Over the last few days, people have been either reveling or reeling in light of the events of Tuesday night. Regardless of your political views, the widening divide among US citizens is alarming. A different outcome would not have changed the fact that we are a fractured people. That cannot be considered good news. There… Continue reading Good News – What It Is / What It Is Not