- Jesus
- My mother
- My sister Rita
- My brother (in law) Jeff
- My nephew Matt
- Betsy
- my family
- the birthday group
- Shades Mountain Baptist Church
- enough food
- clean water
- eternal life
- grace
- friends who care
- technology to stay connected
- cool weather
- electricity that reliable
- my job
- life and breathe
- my pastor Danny Wood
- folks serving in Cape Town through Living Hope
- Gramma’s
- Aunt Doris
- music
- God’s plan
- the ability to play the piano
- 8 Gb of RAM
- my friend Kelley
- Molly & Moe
- the privilege to be an American
- relationships
- living in Birmingham
- Higher Ground
- Samford University
- bosses – past & present
- opportunities to travel
- another chance
- medicine / health care
- The Message
- Freeset
- parents who will adopt
- my health
- money
- choices
- free speech
- my house
- my education
- books to read
- football games
- wonderful reminder smells
- Scottsboro
- God’s faithfulness
- transportation
- the beauty of God’s creation
- tools – the wheel, levers, machines
- innocence
- friends around the world
- opportunities to serve
- God’s sovereignty
- order instead of chaos
- men of noble character
- Gerber daisies
- weekends
- color
- the Lord’s guidance
- the privilege of prayer
- hope
- babies
- chocolate
- meaningful work
- unconditional love
- His revelation of Himself
- the sky / heavens
- God calling me His friend
- the ability to think / reason
- uniqueness of each person
- rules / boundaries
- God’s mystery
- most animals
- heaven
- science and math
- simple theology that is beyond comprehension
- God’s protection
- solitude
- communication
- military servicemen
- the beauty of the Earth
- joy and peace
- harmony among co-workers
- the privilege of sharing the Good News
- forgiveness
- my spiritual mentors
- Bible study materials
- old friends
- laughter
- accountability
- Holy Spirit
- those willing to serve in hard places
- history
- anticipation
Psalm 111 (The Message)
Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I’ve got—
Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation.
God’s works are so great, worth
A lifetime of study—endless enjoyment!
Splendor and beauty mark his craft;
His generosity never gives out.
His miracles are his memorial—
This God of Grace, this God of Love.
He gave food to those who fear him,
He remembered to keep his ancient promise.
He proved to his people that he could do what he said:
Hand them the nations on a platter—a gift!
He manufactures truth and justice;
All his products are guaranteed to last—
Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof.
All that he makes and does is honest and true:
He paid the ransom for his people,
He ordered his Covenant kept forever.
He’s so personal and holy, worthy of our respect.
The good life begins in the fear of God—
Do that and you’ll know the blessing of God.
His Hallelujah lasts forever!