Running Other People’s Hooks

“Thou God seest me…” Genesis 16:13

November 13, 2017 - Mill Creek was four miles from where we lived in Center, Texas…at least it was four miles if you walked the railroad tracks like we did. It was a clear, spring-fed and a perfect place to fish and swim. And the surrounding woods were our favorite place to hunt squirrels. It was also Center’s sole water supply back then.

Jaime Mitchell by Doug Fincher

“Let your lights shine before men….” Matt. 5:16

October 30, 2017 - Jaime cooks at the Waffle House in Norcross, Georgia. His cooking prowess, mild manner, combat boots, jeans and large earring kept Pam and me entertained long after we finished eating. As stressed-out waitresses barked their orders, Jaime calmly flipped omelets while arranging chicken strips and burgers on the crowded grille. Thanking the waitresses for each order, he intermittently washed dishes and answered the phone.

They’re Gonna Tell (By Doug Fincher)

October 27, 2017 - “They are not busy…they are busybodies…” II Thes. 3:11

One of my daughters was the “tattle tale” of the children. When Amber heard the others planning something secretive, she’d jump up, strut out of room warning, “I’m telling!” She reminded me of “the informer” in Bill Cosby’s family.

Singing in Cages by Doug Fincher

“Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises to God…and the other prisoners heard them…” Acts 16:25

"Gil Frame and Daddy" by Doug Fincher

October 2, 2017 - A few years ago I was on my way to visit my parents in Center, Texas when I whizzed pass a State Trooper parked at the Mill Creek Bridge. I looked in my rear view mirror and I could see he’d spotted me, too.

The Phone Line Stays Open by Doug Fincher

“Men will give account of every careless word they have spoken….” Matt. 12:36

“It Aint No Big Deal” by Doug Fincher

“I was sick and you looked after me....” Matt. 25:36

September 18, 2017 - My brother John and his wife Shirley have lived many years in the Huxley area on Toledo Bend. They’ve worked hard growing hydroponic tomatoes, baling hay, raising cattle and caring for their rental property.

Catching “Skeeter Hawks” by Doug Fincher

September 7, 2017 - I visited my crop-duster friend Wayne Smith in Edgerly, La. last week. I first saw Wayne back in the 80’s when he flew his Ag-Cat Crop-duster over a field where I was photographing birds. He was flying low enough for me to see the cigar in his mouth.

My Coldest Night Ever Part II by Doug Fincher

September 5, 2017 - I received a response from Editor JJ to my last week's article (My Coldest Night-Ever). She wrote about her coldest night as follows:

"I enjoyed reading your article. It reminded me of my coldest night - ever and made me think of my dad who passed away in 2008."

"J. J.'s Coldest Night--Ever"

My Coldest Night - Ever by Doug Fincher

August 28, 2017 - In 1981 while I was living in Orange, Texas, I was invited to preach at the Hillcrest Baptist in my hometown of Center, Texas. On the Saturday evening preceding my Sunday appointment I went out to warm up the car (it was 24 degrees in Orange), and the car wouldn’t start!

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