By Patrick Hawthorne I wrote this back in 2015 but in light of some things I have been seeing of late, I think it is time for a re-post. And yes, I am pointing the finger back at…
By Patrick Hawthorne I wrote this back in 2015 but in light of some things I have been seeing of late, I think it is time for a re-post. And yes, I am pointing the finger back at…
By Patrick Hawthorne I’m somewhat of a redneck…well, let me rephrase that…I’m more of a country boy with a smidge of redneck thrown in. No, I don’t smash beer cans on my forehead to show how manly I am –…
By Patrick Hawthorne There is no greater battle that can be fought than the inner battle between your own personal spirit and your fleshly side. As the Apostle Paul said, and I paraphrase, I want to do right but my…
By Patrick Hawthorne Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. (2 Timothy 3:12) A friend recently presented a question on Facebook that made me take a mental step backwards as I pondered the truth…
By Patrick Hawthorne Ok…I’ve had it up to here! I know you can’t see where the here is but use your imagination. First of all, I am a Charismatic. Yeah, yeah, I’m one of those nut jobs who have fallen…
By Patrick Hawthorne Not too long ago, I was walking across the yard with slop bucket in hand. With four pigs, three goats, fourteen chickens, and one duck waiting for their evening dinner, my attention should have been focused on…
By Patrick Hawthorne As I read the words of a fellow blogger, my heart dropped. Rarely has such a word rocked my world as what this author posted. As such, it has been continuously on my heart for the last…
By Patrick Hawthorne I had a great day…I accidently backed a work trailer into a concrete post, but did not get angry. I had a great day…After seeing that I backed a trailer into a concrete post, I took responsibility for…
By Patrick Hawthorne The freedom of choice… What a wonderful yet terrifying gift bestowed unto mankind by our Heavenly Father. For by choice one can elect to become spiritually alive unto God through Christ Jesus. Or, by choice, one can…