A blog post by a new contributor — Cindy Mercer. Have you ever had something rivet you from a deep sleep…maybe a thought, undetermined sounds or maybe a strange dream? Oddly, I was startled at 2 am this morning when an image of stainless steel salad tongs suddenly appeared in my mind. Yes…weird I know. Then, the words “There it…
Category: Devotional
Love His Love!
How did it begin? When did the relationship start? Was it the Krein Knives mug? Or the arm and leg massages? We really can’t remember. When it comes down to a reason, it is unknown! If you attend church with Tom and I, you may have observed little Ella Wilson sitting with us, hugging us, loving on us. You may…
It’s Time to De-Side!
I was watching some TV the other day when the Twix candy bar commercial came on. Do you know the one? The left side versus right side — they have about as much in common as a custodian and a janitor. Yeah, you know the one! What a goofy gimmick, right? I mean, everyone already knows the right side is…
He Knows My Name
I have called you by name. You are mine. These are God’s words through the prophet Isaiah. God speaking through the old prophet. Today psychologists would agree with God’s name recognition. In Chicago I was introduced as a seminar speaker. The director murdered my name. He did the same the second day of the seminar. I assured him he was…
Does Christ Belong in Christmas?
Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? I am! The tree is up with all my beloved old and new ornaments. There’s good smells from cinnamon and pine candles throughout the house. A few gifts are even already under the tree! Scruffy has a new Christmas sweater, hot chocolate is being drunk, and Christmas cards should arrive any day! Lately,…
Cats, Dogs and a Savior!
There is a risk that often times can happen, that you the reader may not find this blog, at least the first part, as hilarious as I the writer does. I guess it depends on if you can relate. But no matter, here it is! 😀 There are three main characters in this scene. Ben Krein. Our middle kid. Classic.…
Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em
How about them Cowboys? Oh my! I’m not sure what happened, but after 4 quarters Dallas actually had crushed someone! It was a beautiful game! Now, now, settle down! I can feel some of y’all getting annoyed at me! You think football is the biggest waste of time ever! (You have a good arguement.) But hang in there with me.…
Learning to Care
Strangers intimately bound together. A jovial man with a beautiful Santa beard read a book. A young lady quietly ate her burger and fries. A teenager rested quietly with her parents. Smiles. Quiet nappers. Men. Women. Young. Old. Rich. Poor. And my wife, Bert! Strangers bound together by one feared word — cancer. Each sharing the same treatment — chemo.…
Ponder This!
Do you like to ponder? I ponder the fact that we used to ponder more back in the “olden days”… the “olden days” meaning my childhood. We used to just sit and talk, on the sundeck swing or in the backyard. Sometimes I thought it was boring, but we sure did a lot of pondering! I like to ponder even…
Enlarge My Territory
Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God…