Lights in the Woods

For Wilshire Baptist Church

Getting in the car to look at Christmas lights has been a lifelong tradition for both LeAnn and me. We did it with our families growing up, and we’ve done it together the past 10 years. Not every year, but often enough, and it took a new twist this year when we drove out to see the Christmas lights at Lake Tawakoni State Park.

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Stand Up

For Wilshire Baptist Church

It was one of those college football games where the score was close and the tension was high and you felt like you had to do something — anything you could — to help the home team. And about all you could do was stand and shout, as if either of those actions would have any impact. Although when shouting you can add your voice to the crowd noise which can energize the home team and rattle the visitors. But standing only benefits those who are standing. Or does it?

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Thankful

For Wilshire Baptist Church

Yesterday I drove Wilshire pal George Gagliardi to Union Station to catch an Amtrak train for his annual November trip to Colorado, and as we got to the intersection of Elm and Houston streets, we found ourselves in a carnival of traffic and pedestrians. Only then did we realize that it was November 22 and we were at Dealey Plaza.

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