Mike Francis has arrived in Spain...

Mike left yesterday and is now deployed in Spain for three months. Please continue to keep him and his family in your prayers as he serves our country. Keep all of those who serve in our armed forces in your prayers as well.

Last night at about 3:50 a.m., I heard a beep. I checked my cell phone and I had a text message received from Mike at 3:31 a.m., that said, "Hey Buddy! I made it to Madrid." At first I thought I would go right back to bed after reading it. But, after clearing the cobwebs from my eyes, I prayed to God and thanked him for giving Mike a safe trip. I prayed that he would watch over him in the days ahead and give him a safe trip home.

It is good to know that someone thinks of you enough to send you a text message at any time and from anywhere.

Please keep him and his family in your prayers!

HOG WILD!!!

I have had a few requests to post a picture of the HOG I created on Paint. For the time being, the HOG is affixed to the right side of my Blog. Enjoy, and GO HOGS!!!

A Score that is Hard to Beat...

Yesterday, I took my daughter Morgan golfing - real golf. Well, at least it was on a real golf course. She has wanted to go golfing for sometime. We went to Deer Trails in Fort Chaffee.

The man was nice that ran the counter. Since it was Morgan's first time, he gave her a pink golf ball and a Ping visor. So, we really had a good experience there.

Morgan and I had a great day together. She hit some balls off of the tee, hit some from the fairway, and putted on the greens. Once she hit a ball off of the tee and it went a pretty good distance in the air. I knew I was in trouble and would have my hands full. I was going to be challenged by a real golfer.

Once we finished our day of golf, Morgan said, "We did not put our scores on the scorecard." "Well fill it in." I said.

Morgan put her "scores" on the scorecard. On four of Morgan's holes, she had three hole-in-ones, and one Zero!

Yes, scores like that are hard to beat!

A round of golf...

Last night I met up with two friends, Aaron Gamble and Tony Scantling, to play some golf at Vache Grasse. Kevin Jones was also in our group last night. Golf has been a real challenge to me. I am a little out of my element when I don't see the windmill or clown's mouth.
I am not quite ready for the PGA Tour, nor am I confused for Tiger Woods on the links. But, I do enjoy getting outside and the fellowship with the guys.

Tony really lifts you up. Sure, I hit a great shot every blue moon, but at other times depression sets in. On the last hole Tony said, "You had some great shots tonight." You know, we need that sometime. We probably ought to all practice encouraging others more.

I am vowing to get better at golf. I really enjoy playing. Once I learn this game - LOOK OUT!!! I think I will go out today and try on a green jacket for size.

Disappointing news today...

Today started with the disappointing news that Matt Jones, former Razorback, has been arrested. What a tragic story. How many kids playing football in Arkansas, wore his number 9 jersey while pretending they were him?

We all fail. We all stumble. We all sin. Romans 7:14-20 comes to mind here.

It is a shame that someone with such God-given talent has fallen with such a thud right in front of our eyes. Matt has been in the spotlight much of his life. This just magnifies anything he does wrong. How would we act or live if our life was under a huge microscope?

We need to pray daily for God's help in fighting the temptations that are out in the world. They are definitely there. There is so much to lose.

Great turnout for Mike last night...

Last night our Sunday School class had a fellowship at our house for Mike and Andria Francis. Mike is being deployed next week.
Mike means a lot to us. We just wanted to let him know that we cared for him and that we would keep him in our prayers while he is away.
Pray for all of our service men and women as they serve our country each day.

If there was any doubt what I would write about...

If there was any doubt what I would write about today, it was quickly put to rest once I received a call from my daughter Morgan at work.

She said, "Daddy, have you told anyone at work that I made Jesus the Boss of my life? I have told a lot of people."

Wow, does that make one think? If that question does not hit you right between the eyes nothing will. How many opportunities do we have to share Jesus with others? How many people do we come in contact with on a daily basis? We do not need to keep what we have inside us. Tell someone about Jesus today. Let's work on being bold for Christ.

Kelley and I are still talking to our Morgan on her decision. We want to make sure she understands everything. But, she continues to say that Jesus is the Boss of her life.

Guess what? Once I am done here, I am going to tell some people at work that my daughter is making Jesus the Boss of her life, and I am very proud of her!

Pray for wisdom and understanding.