Author Archives: tholton

I’ve always thought of “doubt” as a BIG NEGATIVE. It is true that doubt can “nullify your prayers, make you lose your witness”, according to the sermon I heard at church this past Sunday. This sermon gave some “twist of thought”, for me to feed on. The minister used the scripture reading in Luke1:5-25. WeContinue reading “Is Doubt Benefical”

Last night I gave my two sons a piece of paper and pen/pencil. I asked them to write three things they were thankful for. One wrote:1)food 2)family 3) electricity, the other wrote 1)mom 2)dad and 3) brother. Now I had to write my three things as well:1)my family 2) my health 3) a place toContinue reading “Our Thanksgiving”

Monday afternoon, my son, Nathaniel, was very adamant about going in the attic. I asked him what did he need in the attic. He said, “oh, I just need to get something.” No matter what I said, it was obvious that he was going to be persistent, about getting in the attic, so I allowedContinue reading “My son, God’s Son”

One morning you will never wake up. Do all your friends know you love them? I was thinking…I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said. Let every one of your friends knowContinue reading “LOVE YA”

ADVERSITY ITSELF ISN’T A GREAT TEACHER, BUT I’VE OFTEN LEARNED A LOT WHILE FACING ADVERSITY. DURING THOSE TIMES. I’VE FELT CURIOUSLY CLOSER TO GOD AND KNOW OF MY GREAT NEED FOR HIM. I’VE ALSO BECOME KEENLY AWARE THAT I DON’T HAVE ALL OF THE ANSWERS. AND PERHAPS I’VE BEEN MORE WILLING TO HUMBLE MYSELF INContinue reading “Adversity”

Think about them one at a time before going on to the next one . . It Does Make You Feel Good, especially the thought at the end #45. 1. Falling in love. 2. Laughing so hard your face hurts. 3. A hot shower. 4. No lines at the supermarket. 5. A special glance. 6.Continue reading “Natural Highs”