I have called you by name. You are mine. These are God’s words through the prophet Isaiah. God speaking through the old prophet. Today psychologists would agree with God’s name recognition. In Chicago I was introduced as a seminar speaker. The director murdered my name. He did the same the second day of the seminar. I assured him he was…
Author: Larry Yeagley
How to Retire
A retiree had volumes to say about every topic. The committee members were noticeably exasperated with the loquacious expert. Nobody tried to stop the onslaught except a long-time friend of the retiree. When he could get a word in edgewise he spoke tongue-in-cheek. I would like to announce that I am writing a new book. The title is How to…
A Wartime Christmas
Santa Claus in the BonTon department store lifted me onto his knee. I told him about the electric train at the top of my list. He assured me that he’d tell the elves to pack an electric train in the sleigh. He lowered me to the floor as a pet monkey gave me a comic book and a candy cane.…
Preach It!
On June 23 my wife and I attended an all-Beethoven concert by the Artosphere Festival Orchestra. We noticed that over half of the musicians were under 40 and half of them were young women. One cellist was shorter than her cello. Most unique was the cartoon artist who illustrated the 6th Symphony on a large screen while it was being…
Fear Not!
Do not fear, I am with you. Gen. 26:24 Do not fear!….The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent. Ex. 14:13,14 The Lord, the God of your fathers, has spoken to you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deut. 1:21 Do not be afraid or panic or tremble before them, for the Lord your God is the one Who goes before you…
The Old Mill
Pappy Greenly was owner and operator of the only feed mill for miles around. My father often took 80 pounds of wheat to his mill in exchange for 80 pounds of flour. We kids jumped at the chance to accompany our father to the mill. We always visited with Pappy in his dusty office. Of special interest was his case…
The Bicycle Gospel
Sometimes it was a fender. At times a kick stand. A more comfortable seat. Keeping bikes tuned for four boys was somewhat expensive if not for Wes O’Brien’s wholesome bike shop. Wes took the needy boy to his parts department. Pick out the one you want. Don’t worry about the price. It will be your birthday gift. You do have…
Weed Control Team
Spraying weed killer kills more than weeds. It prevents rewarding relationships. No kidding! My parents had 14 kids. At least 5 of us hit the corn field at the same time. We each had our favorite hoe newly sharpened. We spread out, chopping weeds as we made our way to the opposite end. Canada thistles were enemy number one. One…
A Fruitful Life!
U-Pic apple orchards in Michigan were our family’s delight for years. We especially relished the antique varieties like Winesap and Grimes Golden. One of my favorite orchards was sold. The new owner did not spray or prune. In a year or two the apples were wormy and small. A few people used them for cider but I could not enjoy…
Affirmation!
Mark Yaconelli writes about a little girl who received no affirmation at every stage of her life. At her high school graduation the audience clapped for every graduate but not for her. The silence stabbed her emotional heart. She feared her college graduation. She saw three young men at the back of the auditorium. She offered them $20 each if…