Originally posted June 1, 2020 It was a pretty common phrase around our house as we grew up. “Woah, what happened here……oh,Tommy’s in the “dog house”…. O-o-oh.” "The Dog House" I still find myself using the phrase today. After our 10 kids made their way thru the “dog house”, even I can find my way … Continue reading “The Dog House”
Author: davetouhillsr
“Look To The Back Of The Book”
As I woke up today, the sun was shining and I felt pretty good…pretty hopeful. Not a lot has changed… we are still in the midst of a lot of confusion and craziness with the divide in our nation and church, but it’s a beautiful day. We’re still praying that the Lord will have mercy … Continue reading “Look To The Back Of The Book”
“All Will Be Well With My Soul”
If I’m dying of thirst in the desert, I’m not too worried that my boss may not give me my next promotion…. just give me some water….please, some water !!! My basic physiological needs, like food and water and air, usually “trump” my other needs. I remember hearing about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs” back in school … Continue reading “All Will Be Well With My Soul”
“Eye of the Hurricane”
The “calm before the storm”. This saying was originally used by sailors…. “they observed that right before a storm hit the weather became eerily calm.... the air is very stable and causes what is referred to as the calm or "lull" before the storm.” We’ve all heard the term the “eye of the hurricane. The eye is the calmest part of the hurricane located in the center. The entire hurricane rotates … Continue reading “Eye of the Hurricane”
“ELECTION DAY…..Lord Have Mercy !!!”
Well November 3, 2020 is election day. Everyone I know is nervous. It really does look like a historic time for the future of our nation. Usually it seems the political parties try and camouflage some of their positions...but this year the positions seem to be pretty clear. I don’t think either candidate for president … Continue reading “ELECTION DAY…..Lord Have Mercy !!!”
“Humble Yourself And You Will Be Exalted”
Have you ever arrived at a dinner or banquet and exclaimed, “Oh my gosh, are you kidding me, we’re sitting here”… maybe your next to the band or next to the bathroom, or in the far corner. I’m embarrassed to say that sometimes I’ve had that reaction. Most times it doesn’t really bother me, but at other times it can hit … Continue reading “Humble Yourself And You Will Be Exalted”
“The Big Picture”
Originally Posted May 29, 2020 “Of this I am sure, that your love lasts for ever, that your truth is firmly established as the heavens.” (Psalm 89:2) Wow, that is the “big picture” … focusing on it keeps us from getting bogged down in the daily trials of life. No matter what is going on, no … Continue reading “The Big Picture”
“The Eagle & Chicken Pub”
Originally posted May 28, 2020 What would it have been like to join the “Inklings”(Oxford Writer’s Group) as they met at the “Eagle & Chicken” Pub in Oxford to discuss their latest writings. J.R.R. Tokien and C.S. Lewis, two of my favorite authors and great Christian apologists, would discuss their terrific stories and various Christian thoughts … Continue reading “The Eagle & Chicken Pub”
“Tap Your Inheritance”
I have too many thoughts in my head today. As I try to put them together in one story, they become a bit too “discombobulated”. So, let me just “cut to the chase” with one thought.…. okay, here we go. My Inheritance If you had a huge $500 million dollar inheritance, but either you didn’t … Continue reading “Tap Your Inheritance”
“ So Many Wonderful Stories”
Have you ever been watching a game on TV and murmured, “boy, how did that guy ever make it to the NFL…I could have made that catch”. In reality, I couldn’t have made that catch, and if I had, I would have died when I was tackled. When you move from TV and books and daydreaming … Continue reading “ So Many Wonderful Stories”
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