My aunt and I used to go biking a lot. We've biked back country gravel roads and paved suburban pathways, hilly river terrain and flat farmland byways. We've biked until our legs couldn't even hold us up when we got off the bike to rest. (When we first started biking, that point was after a … Continue reading Sanctification on a Schwinn
Bible
Type-casted
I'm one of those people that other people shake their heads at and say, "only you, Olive." 'Course, everybody has those moments when you just think, "What are the chances that this would happen to me? Oh, right, these things always happen to me!" Like that guy that was struck by lightening seven times. Talk … Continue reading Type-casted
Gotcha!
So, there I was, just chillin' at a stoplight as I waited for it to turn green. Chillin' at traffic lights is the way to go. If you think about how much of your life you spend wasting in the idle position, you will go stark raving mad. A few cars up and over, I … Continue reading Gotcha!
Dance in October
Two scenes: Scene 1: A man and woman standing in shame, holding haphazardly sewn fig leaves over their naked bodies. Around them slithers the devil-indwelt snake listening to God pronouncing judgment on their sin. The first prophecy God speaks is to the Devil, his voice ringing through the garden of Eden. "And I will put … Continue reading Dance in October
Tax, Tithe, and Treasure
Income Tax Day rapidly approaches, and I admit that I have put off doing my taxes this year longer than I should have. Usually I finish filing by the middle of March then I just wait for the ocean of refund money to flood my bank account. Sorry, I exaggerate. My refunds are … Continue reading Tax, Tithe, and Treasure
Seasonal Thoughts Part 2
Nope, it's not about winter, fall, summer, or spring. What? How is this possible? A seasonal thought that is not about a season? Because I'm talking about the best season...ing. Salt! Now, if you know anything about salt, you know that it is a preservative. Growing up in the church and going to the Christian … Continue reading Seasonal Thoughts Part 2
Let Men Their Songs Employ
Christmas Day rapidly approaches. What is Christmas really about? Today, I gathered with a few co-workers who took a few minutes from their day to sing Christmas carols, accompanied by a Cajón drum and a guitar. I had only stopped by to see what was going on and decided to stay as I found that … Continue reading Let Men Their Songs Employ
Fruit from the Olive Tree 