I Can Say “Merry Christmas”

I Can Say “Merry Christmas”

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 22, 2017) We have all heard the negative reports from across our land of instances where the Christmas Season is assailed, and it seems that all the Grinches of Christmas ban together each year in one voice to shout down the traditions of Christmas. Yes, we know the crazy stories of […]

Our Heroes

Our Heroes

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 30, 2017) July 4, Independence Day for the United States, is a special day. It is the day that is at the pinnacle of our patriotism. It is the day that one of our founding fathers, John Adams (no relation), deemed to be the day to be “…the most memorable Epocha, […]

City of Fate hosts Trunk or Treat

(FATE, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Kudos to the City of Fate. For the fourth consecutive year, they have provided a safe, fun and family friendly Halloween for folks to come and enjoy. It was a wonderful evening of friendly fun and laughter. The Fate Fire Department set up their trucks and a bounce house […]

Big storm, big blessing

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 31, 2015) As the terrible tornado began to develop just a few days ago, it became evident that my family was in its direct path. I was watching the weather report on the television news and the giant twister was actually on the ground approximately a mile from them. This was […]

When the Light Shines

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 21, 2015) You have never had to walk over to a switch on the wall and turn on the darkness. No, darkness is the default of our world. Everyone realizes that the switch on the wall will illuminate the room with light. Darkness must flee when the light shines. Light is […]

Rockwall-based human trafficking ministry receives gift of Safe House

Rockwall-based human trafficking ministry receives gift of Safe House

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) Rebecca Jowers is a very burdened, courageous and focused lady who “just can’t keep up with all God is doing” in her life. She is burdened for women who find themselves enslaved by the human trafficking industry, courageous because she desires to make a difference in as many of […]

Do the angels sing?

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) Many would say this is a stupid question…”Of course the angels sing! Haven’t you read the Bible!?” Well…what do you say? It is an interesting question. Do angels sing and is there evidence for it? This may be a big revelation to many folks, but the Bible isn’t explicit in […]

Thankful – to be or not to be

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 26, 2014) The American holiday we call Thanksgiving is filled with concepts that seem, for many, to originate from a land long ago and far, far away. The idea of humbling oneself before a higher being and expressing gratitude is rapidly becoming an extinct dinosaur, laid on the ash heap along with […]

Taylor McClure of Rockwall: Aviation Radio Man/Gunner

ROCKWALL, TX (November 10, 2014) Taylor McClure graduated from high school in 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Military service in World War II was imminent, and the idea of being a Navy cadet seemed adventurous and exciting. An enlistment application received no response so Taylor hitch-hiked to the Dallas Navy office, only to learn that voluntary […]

The issue with time

ROCKWALL, TX (October 12, 2014) Time – it is that which we all possess. It is very valuable to all of us, but cannot be purchased, only spent. Time is priceless, but it costs us nothing. It is kind to some and harsh to others. Time can be killed, but not destroyed. It can be […]