Category Archives: Family

Rumination XXXVII – An Eighteen-Year-Old Sermon

Posted on June 25, 2017 by RamblingTexan

While searching for something else, I stumbled upon a sermon I was privileged to share with my church family 18 years ago this month. I share it here because I still believe everything I said back then. God is good! … Continue reading →

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Rumination XXV – The Gods of the Copybook Headings

Posted on February 11, 2015 by RamblingTexan

The RT misses his Mama. I lost her 15 years ago, but I still think about her almost every day. Gerry Lou had a sharp mind, keen insight and a rapier wit. Maybe folks will say the same about me … Continue reading →

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Rumination XX – Let Me Tell You About MY Dad

Posted on June 15, 2014 by RamblingTexan

Let me tell you about MY Dad, Robert R. McClanahan. He’s the greatest Dad ever. As a kid, I thought he was a superhero, and as I’ve gotten older, that feeling has only become stronger. Here’s why: • He was … Continue reading →

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Rumination XVI – I Really Don’t Care What You Have To Say (Not On Your Phone, At Least)

Posted on April 5, 2014 by RamblingTexan

(An open letter to all who use cellphones in public places, especially Yankees.) Dear Fellow Cell-Phone-Using Citizens of the World at-Large, I have something that I really need to share with you. And I want to share it in the … Continue reading →

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Rumination XI – Arrows Are Meant To Fly

Posted on August 29, 2013 by RamblingTexan

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. Psalm 127:3-4 Some years ago, I read a book by Stu Weber (at least I remember … Continue reading →

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Rumination VIII – For All The Mothers In My Life

Posted on May 13, 2013 by RamblingTexan

I’m a blessed man. They are too many to list here, but for today, I’m thinking about the blessings from all of the Mothers in my life … and there are four of them. First off is the Mother who … Continue reading →

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