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Talking to Yourself

Talking to Yourself

In Hot Springs, Arkansas, I rested on a bench in the park on the Arlington Lawn as I snapped photos of the area doing research for a novel. A man shuffled up, wearing droopy shorts and no shirt, the sweat pouring down his back like a river. He held a tethered backpack with his fist—while muttering words under his breath. One couple hurried on, darting around him, and another woman, running for her morning outing, rushed by, unaware of his presence. He now circled inside the shade of the gazebo next to me, chattering to no one—but himself. After all, I didn’t engage with him; he was talking to himself. He muttered, “I don’t know where they are. I knew once. But now they’ve left me. I wonder if they’ll come back for me. I don’t know. I wish I did.” 10/02/2024 09:05 AM

Watch out for investment scams

Watch out for investment scams

When you invest, you’ll find that knowledge is power. The more you know about your investment choices, and who is offering them, the better prepared you’ll be to make good decisions. And this diligence can also help protect you against investment scams. 10/02/2024 09:05 AM

Notes for the Sober and Not-So-Sober

Notes for the Sober and Not-So-Sober

It’s not every day that you find yourself sitting on the side of the road, having a heart-to-heart with someone who’s had a little too much to drink. But there I was, talking to a friend in a moment that might seem strange to some. Now, before you jump to conclusions, let me explain— whether he’s sober or not, he’s a friend. I’ve always believed that if we care about someone in their best moments, we should care about them in their worst ones, too. And that’s exactly what I was doing. He sat on the ground, his body slumped, and he leaned on one arm. His words were like a puzzle scattered on the floor, but I didn’t mind. He was eager to talk, and I was just as anxious to listen. There’s something sacred about moments like this—when words don’t come out ideally, but you can feel the soul behind them. You sense the longing for someone to find a victory even as you sit there listening to his ramblings. 09/25/2024 09:02 AM

Do you need to fear retirement

Do you need to fear retirement

If you’re planning to retire in a few years, are you looking forward to it? Or are you somewhat apprehensive? Are you asking yourself: “What sort of retirement can I afford?” 09/25/2024 09:02 AM

Remember the Lord

Remember the Lord

Hello! Hope your day is going GREAT! Today I want to talk about remembering the LORD ALWAYS!- SAY THAT AGAIN!!! This week at church we talked about remembering the LORD in the midst of the highs and the lows. We get pretty caught up in life, everyone can say that! From work, school, kids, grandkids, church, busy jobs, your friends, this life is pretty hectic and busy! 09/25/2024 09:02 AM

Consider the Source

Consider the Source

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “what on earth is this country (or world) coming to?” I hear it everywhere I go. Now that we’re in election season, I also hear: “Can any candidate I vote for fix this mess?” Let me tell you straight out – I don’t know, but I know the right source to turn to. Whenever asked whether they should vote, or how they should vote, I say consider the source and find out what God says about it. For certain, if Christians are not engaged in politics, decisions will be made by people who think God is irrelevant and the truth of God’s word does not exist. 09/25/2024 09:02 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 09/25/2024 09:02 AM

Tinted View from the Crayon Box

Tinted View from the Crayon Box

I met a man on the street whose sad eyes told a story of pain hidden behind the smell of his drink and the slur of his words. His voice was like a desperate cry for help, though it came out in jumbled, silly phrases. And then, a lady appeared by my side, concerned. “Watch out for your car. Your trunk’s open. He’ll take your things.” I smiled and said, “It’s just a car. I’m not worried. What’s your name?” She looked nervously at the man and said, “Never mind me. He’s getting close—do something, or you’ll lose your things.” 09/18/2024 09:03 AM

Know the risks of investing — and not investing

Know the risks of investing — and not investing

s an investor, you’ll always need to deal with risk of some kind. But how can you manage the risk that’s been made clear by the recent volatility in the financial markets? The answer to this question may depend on where you are in life. 09/18/2024 09:03 AM

Remember the Lord

Remember the Lord

Hello! Hope your day is going GREAT! Today I want to talk about remembering the LORD ALWAYS!- SAY THAT AGAIN!!! This week at church we talked about remembering the LORD in the midst of the highs and the lows. We get pretty caught up in life, everyone can say that! From work, school, kids, grandkids, church, busy jobs, your friends, this life is pretty hectic and busy! 09/18/2024 09:02 AM

The Power of Perseverance

The Power of Perseverance

While studying the book of Matthew at church, the subject of perseverance keeps coming up. It’s a pretty powerful attribute to use, especially when combined with patience. With that combination, there is NOTHING that cannot be overcome. 09/18/2024 09:02 AM

Read a Book and Ride a Train

Read a Book and Ride a Train

I met her a few years ago, and she told me she’d ridden into town on a train. That’s right, a train, but she hadn’t purchased a seat; she had hidden in a boxcar. Now, in the 40s and 50s, you might have witnessed train-hopping, but we don’t see much of it these days. But on that day, I’d met Trish (not her real name), and I’d given her the first three novels in my “Annie Grace Kree Chronicles” series after she saw the books in my trunk. She’d asked, “Why would you write about a hobo girl? And why make her ten?” I sighed, “I think it’s because when I was ten, my family moved away from a city where dark secrets were tucked inside my heart, a place where a babysitter’s husband once hurt me. Ten was also when Christ rescued me and called to me.” 09/11/2024 09:03 AM

A forgiving God

A forgiving God

Hello, happy Wednesday! Hope your day and week is going well! 09/11/2024 09:02 AM

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