The back and forth between the members included:
           What kind of beans are th […]

Thank You for this beautiful day here at my house in Jedburg.

Well, it is your house.

Maria and I are just looking after it.

I want to say “thank you” for finishing the settlement.

Even […]

I guess it all started when I was a young seamen apprentice in the United States Navy. Here we are, standing in the hot sun with humidity close to 80% in Panama, waiting fo […]

I want to say “thank you” for the devotion this morning.

I pray that “the light” will shine on my daughter and her family.

I pray that they will let the light direct their paths as they raise […]

Thank You for giving me a very productive day.

I was able to talk to two companies about the positions they have available,

emailed the lawyer to see the latest status of the case,

and help […]

What is it like to have inner peace?

That is the answer that I am looking for!

Watching the Bob Marley movie “One Love” talk about peace through music.

The other film, “Kung Foo Panda,” discusses […]

Welcome to Leap Year!

The extra day of the year that the earth is supposed to get back in coordination with the sun,

or something like that.

This is a great day, as is every other day, and we […]

It is Piper’s first day in the new daycare/Pre-K in Kentucky,

and we are very excited.

I hope that she has a great first day meeting new friends,

and learning many great things.

I pray […]

Many things have taken place since I last wrote in this journal;

My birthday
My granddaughter is going to school
The windstorm
The new fence
The possible new roof

Thank You very […]

Today is Saturday, and it is a rainy day here in Summerville,

but I am not complaining because I can sit down inside the screen porch and write entries in the journal without sweating to […]

 I am about to begin my journey for the Veterans Writing Project with WGF. 

I think it will be a lot of fun to create a script, answer an essay question or two, and develop a personal st […]

I confess that I am a sinner. 

Sins that lead to death. 

Sins that lead to separation from You. 

Sins that lead to hell and the lake of fire. 

However, I know and believe that You are […]

Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2024!

Thank You, God, for letting me see the new year!

Last year, 2023, was a rough year, in my opinion, 

However, You pulled me through. 

This year, I do […]

Thank You for keeping me alive in 2023. 

Thank You for all of the blessings You have given us: Lilly, saving Alex, saving me, Maria, my mom, and Tina. 

This year was a very rough year when it […]

It has been a long time since I wrote a journal entry about my conversations with You.

I should not let people discourage me from doing something I want.

I will keep at this, and I will do […]

We didn’t know if the person visiting was a […]

Thank You for the awesome nap that I just woke up from.

It did many wonders, such as restoring my energy, educating my mind, and getting me away from the computers.

I know it isn’t good when I […]

Thank You for this beautiful day and the opportunity to have a coffee and a donut at one of my favorite places to go…Dunkin!!

Please forgive me for my sins. 

I need help with eve […]

I thank You each and every day that You let me live. 

I enjoy waking up each morning, opening my eyes, and seeing everything outside. 

Each day allows me to start fresh and make things ri […]

Thank You once again for this beautiful morning,

Also, thank You for my family!

I am so happy to be with them.

I pray that I can help them in any way that I can!

Lord, I know that I am […]

In the past few days, I have been watching “The Chosen,” which chronicles the life of Jesus and his disciples during the ministry. 

“The Chosen” has really touched my life, and I believe it has also […]

Today is a great day to remember those who have served before, those who were in the military while I was in it, and the current service members.

I pray that You will please bless […]

It was the first time in awhile I was able to sleep all night from bedtime to morning without waking up and going to the […]

Thank You for giving me the chance to read your devotion and my daily reading from the Olive Tree app 

I thank You and am very grateful because You allowed me to open my eyes this morning and see […]

Thank You again for the beautiful morning and the opportunity to enjoy coffee at my favorite place in Summerville, the Cuppa Manna.

My favorite coffee to drink is the 16oz American […]

Thank You once again for a beautiful, cool morning, which will be a fantastic day.

Lord, I pray that You please forgive me for my sins and help me.

I have tried and tried, but nothing is […]

Today is Panamanian Independence Day!

I believe this is one of Maria’s favorite holidays besides Christmas.

I pray that everyone in Panama and all citizens who are not in Panama enjoy their […]

Another job prospect, another rejection!

Oh well, that is life, mainly when you lead mine.

I have always believed that You will lead me to the right opportunity for me and my wife.

So I am […]

I thank You for this awesome day.

Please forgive me for my reaction this morning.

If my wife wants to wake up early, she can.

Lord, I pray I can stay away from computers, cell phones, and […]

Another beautiful and crisp morning that You have given us as a blessing for our lives.

I want to Thank You for this.

Also, for letting me open up my eyes for another day.

I pray that You […]

I want to say thank You for giving My wife a great birthday and for 62 years of her life.

She is an example of a true child of God!

As I always mention, we have witnessed it with our own eyes […]

I want the simple and peaceful life that You give us!

I want a life that brings no stress and can enjoy the outdoors.

What I experienced outside on the patio was awesome!!

Thank You, god, for […]

Thank You for another awesome day on which I am able to see outside and admire the wonderful things that You created.

I pray that there are many days like this to come, not only for me but for […]

Since she was in high school, Alex has always wanted to go back in time. Specifically, she wants to return to the 1920s, when life was free and passionate. Where […]

Thank You for giving me the peace of this beautiful day!

Yes, it may be cloudy and sprinkling; however, it is beautiful in my eyes because I am alive.

Thank You once again for saving me from the […]

It has been a long time since I wrote in this journal.

My prayers have been answered!

Thank You, God, for this.

Please forgive me for the sins I have committed against You, my family, and those […]

Thank You for this beautiful morning and for giving my wife and me a chance to fly to New York to see our family.

I pray that You will bless this trip and that we can enjoy each moment with […]

Thank you very much for blessing us and getting us through these times with the accident.

Thank you for the deposit into the account.

We will take care of this and use it in Your will.

Thank […]

Thank You for this beautiful morning and for allowing me to see it.

Thank You for the coffee I drank and the book I am reading.

Thank You for my family and the blessings You gave me.

Thank […]

Dear Lord, 

Thank you for the beautiful morning and for letting me open my eyes to see it.

Thank You for giving me another day to live and be with my family again. 

I pray that You will take care of […]

Thank You for saving my life on Thursday.

Your hand and the angels around me saved me from death or severe injury.

I have sinned against You and deserved what happened, but You are giving me […]

Thank You for blessing Alex with the two interviews yesterday.

It was great work on preparing for the first interview.

I pray the decision will be the best for her and the family.

Please let us […]

I pray that You will take care of my mom.

I pray that You will give the doctors wisdom and that they will do the right thing.

I know that You can heal her.

I pray that she will be able to […]