“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 One of the widows at church was making a pest of herself. Richard wasn’t interested. She was VERY interested and said so in every way she could. Richard had volunteered to lead a Sunday morning Bible study on the Epistles. Of course, the widow showed up … as did several others who …
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“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Richard knew, to quote Arthur C. Brooks, “the secret to happiness isn’t falling in love; it’s staying in love.” He had for most of his adult life. Sadly and unfortunately, that relationship ended naturally, as all “forever” relationships do, through the death of one’s spouse. Then what? You can’t put the …
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GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 3)
“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Time is all about choices. It takes an average of less than 180 days (6 months) to decide whether the person you are dating is the person you want to marry. (If it is taking more than 2 years, you may be wasting valuable time. Less, and you’re probably moving …
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GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 2)
“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Walking the dog park trail Richard passed several “owners” walking their people. The people were all into their phones and expected their dogs to lead them safely down the paved path. He chuckled at that. You only get one life … and you allow your dog to choose how to …
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GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 1)
“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Richard had lived a full life, or others would have thought so. He grew up in a humble home at the edge of town. Met his bride, Helen, at college. Started a life-long career in his chosen field. Raised a family. Enjoyed luxurious vacations. Traveled to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Lived in a marvelous …
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GUEST POST/Story from Don: The Burning Coals of The Broom Tree (part 2)
“THE BURNING COALS OF THE BROOM TREE” (Part 2)Psalm 120:4b Older children were trained to look for wood which burned hot and long. A half-rotted log did not burn well. Pine burned quickly and made a poor cook fire. If one chose well he did not have to carry as much wood. The one who chose well also curried …
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GUEST POST/Story from Don: The Burning Coals of The Broom Tree (part 1)
“THE BURNING COALS OF THE BROOM TREE” (Part 1)Psalm 120:4b The night air was chilly and damp. Saduk wished for a warm campfire and a bit of tea with a biscuit. But there’s a saying for that … and he didn’t have a horse either. What he had were a few coins and a ratty blanket across …
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GUEST POST from Don – GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 4 of 4)
CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN (4 of 4 – final) After the festivities, Mr Hughes banked the fire and everyone got ready for sleep. Mike took a moment to speak to Sarah. “You have such a giving family. I am privileged to be part of this. At my house is a plastic tree with little electric lights and lots of …
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GUEST POST from Don – GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 3 of 4)
CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN (3 of 4) Ma invited Pa to the table after he removed his boots and set them where the snow could melt. After breakfast he and John Michael loaded firewood into the wagon along with some shovels and some other materials, then hitched a horse to it and drove to where …
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GUEST POST from Don – GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 2 of 4)
CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN (2 of 4) Sarah Hughes, being 15 and attractive, was the belle of the valley with a suddenness that made other teen girls anxious. Susan had been her best friend last year, but when Susan’s boyfriend took an interest in Sarah, she acted rude and put-offish. Sarah was not expecting that, but she appreciated …
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