Seven years ago today America cried and ran to the altars of faith. God heard, came close and carried America through its darkest days.
Today, much of America has abandoned those same altars. Indeed, some even ridicule them and legislate against them, seeking to deny access to those sacred havens to our children, our institutions, and, yes, even our hallowed halls of government.
What will it take to bring America back to the altars?
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Monday, September 08, 2008
JERRY REED HAD MANY TALENTS
Chet Atkins called Jerry the greatest guitar player in the world.
His music awed us.
His acting in "Smokey and the Bandit" and "Waterboy" had us laughing.
His great sense of humor made it fun to be around him.
And his heart's honest serch for God touched all that knew him.
We will miss him.
His music awed us.
His acting in "Smokey and the Bandit" and "Waterboy" had us laughing.
His great sense of humor made it fun to be around him.
And his heart's honest serch for God touched all that knew him.
We will miss him.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
JERRY REED: MUSICIAN, ACTOR, IS IN HEAVEN
My family has just lost another friend--for a little while.
Buzz Cason, one of Children's Cup's board members was instrumental in leading Jerry into a walk with Jesus.
Jerry entered into Bible study with Buzz and some other Nashville musicians. Ben Rodgers and I got to take part in that.
Buzz, Jean and I took Jerry to see "The Passion of the Christ." As we walked out of the theater Jerry was weeping. He stopped us in the foyer and said, "Right here, and right now I am telling you and promising Jesus that I will live every day of the rest of my life for Him."
Now they are together.
We'll see you later, Jerry!
Friday, September 05, 2008
HEALING PLACE CHURCH HURRICANE RELIEF
This awesome church (our home church) is really reaching out to the community. It's making such an impact the wife of Governor Bobby Jindal just came by to see for herself and to thank Pastor Dino and the church for helping.
By the way, the Jindals are also born-again believers!
By the way, the Jindals are also born-again believers!
HURRICANE GUSTAV “AFTERMATH”
September 3, 2008
Now I know why they call it “Aftermath.”
It’s because after the storm passes you start to do the math on what its damage will cost you.
We are doing that now.
Since Hurricane Katrina, insurance companies have redefined what they will pay for and have made mandatory deductibles that shift much of the recovery burden onto the property owner.
In the case of Children’s Cup right now, it looks like we could be facing more than $31,000 in uninsured losses due to Gustav.
All of me is praying, part of me wants to panic (we still haven’t covered more than $30,000 in the Swaziland deficit) but underneath it all I have an abiding assurance that God knows where the money is and He will call His willing people to help.
SURPRISE (TO ME, NOT GOD) HELP
Twenty minutes ago I came back from the post office. They are operating without electricity and just sorting what they can.
In our mail today was a letter from Shelly Meyer with a “special offering” check from Joyce Meyer Ministries for $20,000—nearly one-third what we need.
WHAT A DAY THIS HAS BEEN!
Now I know why they call it “Aftermath.”
It’s because after the storm passes you start to do the math on what its damage will cost you.
We are doing that now.
Since Hurricane Katrina, insurance companies have redefined what they will pay for and have made mandatory deductibles that shift much of the recovery burden onto the property owner.
In the case of Children’s Cup right now, it looks like we could be facing more than $31,000 in uninsured losses due to Gustav.
All of me is praying, part of me wants to panic (we still haven’t covered more than $30,000 in the Swaziland deficit) but underneath it all I have an abiding assurance that God knows where the money is and He will call His willing people to help.
SURPRISE (TO ME, NOT GOD) HELP
Twenty minutes ago I came back from the post office. They are operating without electricity and just sorting what they can.
In our mail today was a letter from Shelly Meyer with a “special offering” check from Joyce Meyer Ministries for $20,000—nearly one-third what we need.
WHAT A DAY THIS HAS BEEN!
THE MORNING AFTER GUSTAV
September 2, 2008
Downed trees hiding live utility wires, branches blown everywhere choking roads—we had only one circuitous route to get out of our neighborhood.
Initial Children’s Cup Office damage list:
Downed trees (three of them cherished live oak trees)
Roof, soffits, and siding damage
Warehouse overhead door and possible roof damage
Mobile home staff house damage (at least it is still standing)
No injuries or loss of life.
This is neat: Our sons Dan and Josh have both taught their children to enjoy the dramatics of a storm. They saw the storm as an adventure.
Makes us remember typhoon seasons in the Philippines when our kids were little. We usually had more than a dozen typhoons hit our island every year. It may have been that sometimes we got more scared than the kids.
Downed trees hiding live utility wires, branches blown everywhere choking roads—we had only one circuitous route to get out of our neighborhood.
Initial Children’s Cup Office damage list:
Downed trees (three of them cherished live oak trees)
Roof, soffits, and siding damage
Warehouse overhead door and possible roof damage
Mobile home staff house damage (at least it is still standing)
No injuries or loss of life.
This is neat: Our sons Dan and Josh have both taught their children to enjoy the dramatics of a storm. They saw the storm as an adventure.
Makes us remember typhoon seasons in the Philippines when our kids were little. We usually had more than a dozen typhoons hit our island every year. It may have been that sometimes we got more scared than the kids.
THE “STORM-CALMER” DID IT AGAIN!
It’s Labor Day 2008 and Hurricane Gustav just spent several hours pounding Baton Rouge.
We were not hurt.
Our house seems to have escaped damage—trees were falling on houses all around us.
Initial reports are that the Children’s Cup office complex did sustain damage but all should be repairable. We’ll check after the total curfew is lifted.
Son Dan’s house and ‘Cup office manager June’s house had serious roof damage—but again, nobody hurt.
They tell us to expect to be without electricity and phones for up to three weeks. My near panic reminds me how dependent we are on technology.
Gotta slow down a bit now whether we want to or not.
Don’t want to think about the four new potential storms brewing in the Atlantic…
We were not hurt.
Our house seems to have escaped damage—trees were falling on houses all around us.
Initial reports are that the Children’s Cup office complex did sustain damage but all should be repairable. We’ll check after the total curfew is lifted.
Son Dan’s house and ‘Cup office manager June’s house had serious roof damage—but again, nobody hurt.
They tell us to expect to be without electricity and phones for up to three weeks. My near panic reminds me how dependent we are on technology.
Gotta slow down a bit now whether we want to or not.
Don’t want to think about the four new potential storms brewing in the Atlantic…
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