It Ain’t The Size of the Dog In The Fight!
I’ve always been a “small” man in comparison to other men in my family. At least, when compared to the men on my Dad’s side of the family. Dad used to joke about it. He said, “It’s them Irish on your mama’s side of the family that stunted your growth.” Dad was a “big”...
Mama Was A Worry Wort
Mama was a worrier. Yeah, she worried about everything. If she didn’t have something to worry about she would search for something to worry about. God rest her soul, mama doesn’t have to worry any more. Somehow, mama missed the concept that God is sovereign over all...
Uncle Lonnie’s 12 Facts of Life
Just a little fun, for me, in this post. It’s half tongue in cheek but the truth, at least, by my observation and experience. Now don’t get all bent out of shape because non of this is what anyone would call politically correct. I’m not interested in being politically...
Let Me Speak of War Pt. 3
Let me speak of war. I’ve covered the necessity of identifying the enemy in Part 1. I’ve discussed the strategic preparation of going to battle in Part 2. In this post, I’ll talk about the tactics and resources involved not only in meeting the enemy but overcoming the...
Let Me Speak of War Pt. 2
Strategy is an important part of any battle, providing you understand who or what you are fighting against. Strategy can be defined as, “the art of planning and directing military operations and movements in a war or battle.” That’s all well and good. Before...
Can YOU Pinch A Penny?
My dad could pinch a penny. He would squeeze a nickel until George Washington cried for air. That was daddy. He would stop and pick up every penny he came upon. Didn’t matter if it was in the dirt, on a side walk, or a funeral home. He’d stop and pick that penny up. I...
The ENEMY Has Spoken…Proving My Point!
If I may revert to my genuine vernacular, “I ain’t nobody special”. I’m just a hairy legged, country boy from Northeast Louisiana with a passion for God. I write a simple, insignificant blog that no one knows about (yet) to encourage people and help them find their...
Dreams That Boil My Blood
I had a dream, just a little while ago, just before Christmas. It was most vivid, horrifying, and real. So real, in fact, that I woke up mad! Now, it’s been a long time since I’ve been THIS mad! I was so mad that I got up out of bed and walked into my office. It was...
A Letter To The Young Lions of The Gathering Church
I would like to take the time to stop for a moment and boast in the Lord regarding some of the younger people in my church family. When I say younger, I mean those from their teens to those perhaps in their forties. Some I will mention their name and some will go...
Let Me Speak of War Pt.1
War has been waged on this earth as long as man has recorded history. War has been a part of the way things are since before recorded history, I suspect. Wars have been waged and fought for several reasons. Wars have been fought for power, freedom, resources, mere...
About LJRM
I grew up in Northeast Louisiana in a very rural area five miles east of Kilbourne. I work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a nursing home providing care for people with various forms of dementia. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Religion from Liberty University and I am an ordained Deacon at our church, The Gathering Church, in South Knoxville, TN. Additionally, I am an ordained Minister of the Gospel by the same church....read more 
