by Dutch Henry | DEVOTIONAL, Faith, Grandpop
PUFFED UP PRIDE – DEVOTIONAL Howdy Friends! “Well doggone if that ain’t the shiniest that ol’ saddle has looked in some time!” Grandpop beamed as he walked through the big barn door. He’d left the boy alone with the saddle soap and saddle when he’d made a necessary...
by Dutch Henry | DEVOTIONAL, Faith
TEMPTATIONS – DEVOTIONAL Howdy Friends! The boy and Grandpop had been at it for some time. Painting old, dry barn siding had never been high on the list of hobbies for Grandpop. Especially not when it’s hot enough to, “Make the paint boil,” as Grandpop said a little...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, DEVOTIONAL, Faith
DISAGREEMENTS – DEVOTIONAL Howdy Friends! “Ya know it’s not that terrible. But darn, I wish just some of the time my boss would come around to see why I’m right and he’s wrong.” I heard myself tell Grandpop. I wasn’t sure he got the message so I added, “I do know what...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, DEVOTIONAL, Faith
HOW CAN THE BLIND SEE – DEVOTIONAL Howdy Friends! It began as so many other days, with a brilliant sunrise. “Haven’t seen such a painted morning in some time.” Grandpop told the boy. “Let’s sit a spell and take it all in.” Grandpop said. . The boy and the old man sat...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, DEVOTIONAL, Faith, Grandpop
CONFRONTING OUR OWN SIN – DEVOTIONAL Howdy Friends! “Why is that?” The boy asked. “That’s not an easy one to explain,” the old man said. “But I’ll try.” He stopped brushing the mare, draped his arms across her back. “Ya see son, just about all of us find it easier to...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, DEVOTIONAL, Faith
THE BELL DIDN’T RING – DEVOTIONAL Howdy Friends! On the wall, atop the stairs hangs a bell. An ordinary bell. A small bell. Nothing fancy. No grand decorations. No spectacular ornamentations. Not a single embellishment to draw the eye. Or demand attention. But this,...