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This is going to be more of a rambling note than an organized SHOOT'N.... I have a lot on my heart that I wish to convey.... And I feel I can best put it out there in random order.... I was going to title this Of Mice And Men.... Because recently I commented to my husband that we can learn a lot about what man is lacking by watching my pet mice.... But I thought of Ephesians.... My favorite Pauline letter.... And how I like to give it a subtitle....

Daily living for dummies.... ...

1 Corinthians 3:9, "We are God's fellow workers"
1 Corinthians 10:31, "Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God"
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Most of us will work a variety of jobs in our lifetime, some we will love, while others we would rather not talk about at all. I've had my share of jobs in my 20 plus years while serving in the U. S. Navy and several more after my retirement. Even if we don't enjoy our work, it certainly is a lot better than the alternative ...

Matthew 19:13, “Little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray”
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I know first-hand how challenging parenting can be in raising a family, as my wife and I, raised two boys, both of which were a hand full. To borrow the old Army slogan “It’s the toughest job you’ll ever love!” I know that I love being a parent but it’s a tough job and definitely the most demanding and rewarding job of all times. It starts from the minute you ...

Great Work for the Kingdom.

For many years now I have received letters from my late Mothers Insurance company with invites to share holders meetings, you name it they wrote it.
And after phoning and writing they hadn't stopped sending mail addressed to her, so this is what I finally wrote to them.

Dear all at the Insurance company,

On behalf of all of those who have passed away, deceased, kicked the bucket,left this mortal coil.

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'The Tip of the Teachers' Tongue'


2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you...
...12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under ...