The Old Idaho State Penitentiary first opened its doors in 1870 and continued to operate until 1973. During the years of operation housed 13,000 convicts, one of which was Harry Orchard. Orchard began his sentence in 1908 after being convicted of the assassination of a former governor of Idaho. Years … Continue reading →
What if on your front porch someone left a deadly, poisonous, ravenous, wicked, rabid, crazed, flesh-eating monster? Now mind you, the monster does tend to sweet talk and try to convince you that you should just take it in and everything will work out just fine. Unfortunately, we’ve all invited … Continue reading →
Whatever is in our past, whatever we are dealing with needs to be taken to God, given to Him, and then trust He will do what needs to be done. That’s not always easy. Releasing a burden or an issue from our past is hard. I’ve had a tendency to … Continue reading →
Out of left field a thought came and blindsided my emotions. Words said by someone in the past replayed in my mind entangling me in a web of anger and hurt. Fortunately, I realized I have a choice. I could think about, whine about, and get mad about what they … Continue reading →
When Jesus came into people’s lives, people’s lives changed. The blind received sight, the lame could walk, and the outcasts and sinners were welcomed home. I’m so in love with Jesus and I so want you to know His love. No one is too broken, no one has gone too … Continue reading →
Ever held a grudge? According to the dictionary a grudge is a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury. Grudges are common, way too common. With social interactions, fake news, agenda-driven media, and the ease of spreading opinions, someone is always feeding the … Continue reading →
Bitterness, unforgiveness, rehearsing, remembering, ruminating about the negative things in life only drives a stake of lead into one’s soul, leeching, poisoning, bringing additional pain to you and others and colors everything in darkness. Jesus says forgive others and you will be forgiven. Forgiving others doesn’t let the ones who … Continue reading →
