On Saturday morning, my faithful Blackberry reminded me that I had to perform a 3:00pm wedding. It was all good. I had told the bride and groom I would arrive about 2:30pm.But Saturday was a day for running around doing errands. The wedding was out in the country 12 minutes from my home. I gotContinue reading "whew! I almost missed it"
Good morning Father, Son and Holy Spirit
I was driving east this morning as the sun was rising over the east-central Illinois prairie. It was 51 degrees. Steam was rising on the ponds. Birds were beginning to make their morning rounds. Ripening corn and bean fields were stretching and coming into view. "Heavenly Father," I prayed, "I worship you the creator andContinue reading "Good morning Father, Son and Holy Spirit"
A very relaxing evening
Here's a fun evening for Don and Jennifer. Going to the Thai restaurantcalled Siam Terrace in downtown Urbana. Cabbage/carrot slaw, cashew shrimp,chicken ramrong, Thai vegetable soup. Relaxing, fresh, delicious. Talking,taking our time, letting our hair down...
An eye for an eye … a tooth for a tooth, being tricked and making promises. Geesh…
Don't make promises you don't intend to keep. It is unfair, confusing and it will always get you in trouble. And don't believe everything people tell you. It really does take time to trust people.Read II Samuel 21. You'll see what I mean.At one point, there was a famine during David's reign that lasted 3 years. Continue reading "An eye for an eye … a tooth for a tooth, being tricked and making promises. Geesh…"
This blog is about to change, I think!
Life always is changing. This blog is going to be changing soon, I think. I believe perhaps it will be more interesting soon. It's pretty darned interesting now, especially when I post regularly. :)I,Don Follis, will continue to be the writer, but the name will change soon. It will reflect a new ministry I am beginningContinue reading "This blog is about to change, I think!"
Writing about Tears
So I am up in Wisconsin earlier this week, and I run into a guy attending a writer's conference. I met him in the hotel lobby one night and we strike up a conversation. He was writing on his lap top, surrounded by several legal pads filled with hand writing.Our eyes caught and I said,Continue reading "Writing about Tears"
I have not been Dieting
I have not been dieting but I have lost 12 pounds since the end of May. I have never dieted in my life. I now weigh about what I weighed when I when I was a senior in high school. Imostly attribute the weight loss to not eating desserts this summer and a substantial slowdownContinue reading "I have not been Dieting"
Laughing and Crying make us real
Paul's words in Romans 12 always stick with me. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. When we hear good news from family members or friends, we should rejoice and whoop it up and squeal with delight. If we do that, that person with great news will feel blessed. Continue reading "Laughing and Crying make us real"
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