by Dr. Blake | Oct 1, 2022 | Wesley's Horse
Preparation and faith. Some people believe in being prepared. Some depend on luck, fate, or “whatever will be.” Having just gone through a hurricane for the first time, I have some observations. The first is the most obvious: going through a storm via...
by Dr. Blake | Sep 26, 2022 | Wesley's Horse
Susanne and I are about to experience our first Hurricane. We have followed the advice of friends and neighbors. We have our hurricane preparedness box: flashlights, batteries, water, hand-crank radio, power packs for our electronics, non-perishable food, and other...
by Dr. Blake | Sep 11, 2022 | Wesley's Horse
In my formative years, our pastors implored us publicly and privately to commit our “unknown bundle” to the Lord. Here is how I came to understand what they were saying. You can give yourself, your past, present, and future, to the Lord, but mostly what...
by Dr. Blake | Sep 4, 2022 | Wesley's Horse
I am not learning so much about retirement as I am learning things about myself. Perhaps, not learning more like becoming painfully aware! When the decision was made to retire, and for us, this involved moving to a new state, I knew a painful process was...
by Dr. Blake | Aug 23, 2022 | Uncategorized, Wesley's Horse
Today Susanne and I will take our first trip since we have retired. We are leaving this afternoon and flying to the state of Maine. We will be staying with our friends; this will be our third trip to the state in the last four years. I officiate a wedding as well...
by Dr. Blake | Aug 19, 2022 | Wesley's Horse
There is a story in the Bible about a widow approaching the prophet Elisha, pouring out her heartbreaking story: “The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But...
by Dr. Blake | Aug 10, 2022 | Wesley's Horse
Recently I had to do that thing which is dreaded. When you retire and move to another state, you must declare residency and get a new driver’s license. Getting your cars registered in the new state is also a process. I have spent a few moments the last few...
by Dr. Blake | Aug 7, 2022 | Wesley's Horse
I read a quote from A. W. Tozer: “God leads us, does not drive us.” The psalmist also says, “He leads me beside quiet waters.” Yet I notice that in verse two, he also states, “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” Are there...
by Dr. Blake | Aug 2, 2022 | Wesley's Horse
In the sub-division where Susanne and I live, a pastor lives down the street from us, and we decided to go to her church on Sunday. The sanctuary had tables and chairs, and we sat at a table with a gentleman who was quite friendly. We chatted for a few moments before...
by Dr. Blake | Jul 30, 2022 | Wesley's Horse
We have finally arrived at our intended destination. The place we will be calling home: Florida. We will be spending the summers and holidays back in the midwest. While visiting with some friends last week, I saw this statement: “The best things in...