Sopps 6.3.18
Skyler and Lauren, because I don’t speak “electrical engineer”, this analogy is based on the universal language of music! In the Magician’s Nephew, CS Lewis writes about the creation of Narnia. When the characters find themselves in the land of Narnia they actually stumble into the creation of the world itself. When they enter there…
Clayton – My Son the College Graduate!
Dear Clayton, I have written many letters about what I hope for you, advice I want to share, and prayers I pray for you. In a way, this is no different, but I do want to acknowledge my specific sentiments for you on the occasion of your graduation from college! (And, I am sure it…
Hougham the Bear
Happy Anniversary! #3 When Emily was little she had a very strong attachment to a teddy bear named Hougham. It was a gift given at a baby shower, along with countless other items she could have latched onto. We cannot say why she chose what she chose but when she was old enough to express…
Earl & Connie Degrafft 70 Years!
When I first met the Degraffts I was a newlywed, or about to be. It was a serendipitous moment when the church (DFB) bought the “promised land” and we became neighbors. God always knows what we need and he met that need beyond anything I could imagine in Earl and Connie. (and that is a…
Where everyone knows my mom!
So people think that I have a lot of connections; I don’t really. But, I am related to someone who does. I could tell you story upon story of being somewhere random and running into someone who knows my mom and/or dad. It truly is amazing at the number of people who my folks have…
Happy 22 to a favorite dude
So my son likes rap and instead of a note or card, this year I did a rap. A Wrapped up Rap for Clay Here’s EXTRA just for you Tryna wish you a GOAT 22 It may not be tight yet fire true Still gonna drop it I’m makin’ it legit Clayton is my homeboy…
Billy Graham
Well Dr Graham went home to heaven yesterday and everyone seems to be sharing their memories and stories of this amazing evangelist, known as America’s Pastor. I too have stories! My first remembrance is when I was probably 4 years old. We sat really high up in the Coliseum in LA and I remember that…
This is Us is Us!
Grief is part of the landscape of life. It made itself at home long ago and yet I realized its presence in a profound way when my life partner left earth. It is always there and I ignore it in the same way that I function with a low grade headache or keep eating popcorn…
Anniversaries!
50 years Dennie and Diana This ministry power couple has had a powerful impact on many people, but most importantly (for me anyways), they have shaped me more than they will ever know. It is an honor to celebrate their marriage and I join the 1000’s of others who would be first in line to…
Thanksgiving at my brother’s house
Thanksgiving at my Brother’s house: On the day of Thanksgiving my family was blessed: with a 25 pound turkey 2 many cooks 3 kinds of pie 4 blended households 5 bearded men 6 grandkids present 7 coffee drinkers 8 sparkling ciders 9 side dishes 10 college graduates 11 thousand blessings 12 music lovers I love…