Surely you understand why I refuse to answer you. I see you when you mock my God. I see you when you chuckle at my religion like its nothing more than a set of archaic rites. I see you
Before
A few thoughts tonight: Before you cry for Christ in Christmas; invite Him into your home. Before you ask for God in schools; teach scripture to your children. Before you carve the 10 commandments onto buildings; live them… all
Because it aint Chicago…
Mrs. Jinksto and I lived in Chicago for about 10 years or so. Moving back to the south took a little getting used to but… in a good way. Reasons I like living in North Carolina: Friends know that it’s
An evening prayer…
I walked across the yard and sat on the cinderblock behind my tiny little garden where I sit to watch our beehive. It’s peaceful there. The bees were slowing down for the night and were calm as the last few
Pics
Mrs. Jinksto and I got our first hive of bees on Monday. We’ve been having a blast watching them. I’ll probably write another post about the bees but for now I wanted to share a few pics. Bees filling
Who? Me?
Life is a whole. The individual parts of “you” pull together into a great big wad of wiggly coolness. I’ve said before that if you profess to believe something in one part of your life you should be exhibiting
Of Angels and Men
My first cousin lost her life to a drunk driver about a month ago. I didn’t know her well — we’ve always lived far apart — but I know many who did and those folks are in real pain. They’ve
Honesty…
Time: 6PM Date: 3/17/2012 Speed: 63 Speed Limit: 45 Environment: Two lane paved back road… no traffic. Fantastic weather. Blue Lights. “Good Evening sir. Can I see your license and registration please” “Yes sir. I have a concealed carry
Practically Married
This weekend my wife and I attended a marriage conference sponsored in part by our friends at Exodus Church in Belmont NC. We don’t go to church with those folks but we often listen in on sermons and have, on
The Sheriff and the Cowboy
I work from home almost exclusively. Most days when I get up I throw a pair of sweats on and stumble to the office. If I go somewhere I’ll put jeans on. If I know I’m going somewhere later