My Papaw Tollett was a Missionary Baptist preacher.
What he lacked in physical stature, he more than made up for in spiritual boldness.
He was a pillar of our church. A strong cornerstone – not one to ever shy away from the Truth.
Continue reading Let This Cup Pass From Me
Mrs. Jones, my kindergarten teacher, had just explained to us what “Show & Tell Day” was. This was the first time I had ever heard of such a thing, and I was very excited about it. All the students were going to get to bring things from home, show them off, and tell about the item. Such a great way to get to know my classmates a little better, and a great way to let them know more about myself. We were all, pretty much, new to each other. I quickly began to look around the room and wonder, “What will Julie bring? Ooh, what will Tammy bring? Shane, what will Shane bring?” It was very exciting, and then I focused back on myself. What would I bring? How would I decide what was the best item to bring? This provided endless possibilities for me. I really wanted to “wow” the crowd. So, I decided on the best, most amazing, most interesting thing I had in my house…the brain. Continue reading If I Only Had A Brain
Woman, why are you weeping?
Woman, who are you seeking?
A broken heart, life in despair
A joyful heart, my teacher’s here
Go tell the brethren, so they will know
That I was here, and I must go
To our FATHER, ascending high
To our LORD’s, sweet bye and bye
Before I go, remember this
Feed my sheep, is what I wish
Remember all I’ve shown to be
Faith, Hope, and Love, a gift from me
Darryl Hanks
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