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My Dumb Ol’ Brother, Fred
Before you think it disrespectful, Fred thought it was hilarious. For those of you who have heard me preach over the years, you’ve likely heard “My Dumb Ol’ Brother Fred” stories. Yesterday was the anniversary of his birth. The youngest … Continue reading
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Who Are These Guys?
Forgive my lack of posting on Sunday. It was a travel day for us, returning to Kansas from Missouri after travelling to see family. Twenty members of the Feril family got together for our biennial reunion. My brothers and I … Continue reading
A Happy Man
It is an interesting life when people have this type of attitude. Each morning on rising, within our jamming group, someone had coffee ready. Immediately food preparation began; eggs, bacon, sausage, peppers, onions… the grills were putting out the food. … Continue reading
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To Post or Not to Post?
James tells me, Be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. For the anger of a man does not achieve the righteousness of God. Implicit in his statement is the concept that followers of God are motivated by … Continue reading
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How Do I Deepen my Relationship?
When Janet and I first met, she was about to turn 16 and I was approaching 18; we lived across Denver from each other. I was spending lots of time in a school of preaching while she was a junior … Continue reading
Graduations and Milestones
As many are acknowledging milestones in their lives at this time of the year, I’ve been reflecting on some of them. There are those who are experiencing milestones in their educational progression. Some are experiencing a first transition as kindergarten … Continue reading
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What Do You Remember?
Along about the middle of July, I start thinking about my family. My father died the 16th of July and his father died on the 20th. In the middle of December my mind reflects on another loss. It seems that annual … Continue reading
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Making Memories
It is my favorite day of the month. After potluck dinner I gather with a group of 15-25 friends and play music together at Stafford. It isn’t new songs that I learn, more the familiarity and ease of tunes that … Continue reading
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Remembering My Dad
Today is March 3, 2018. I remember the date because few are alive today who would remember it as my father’s birthday. It would have been the 93rd birthday for my father. My dad, Carlton C. Feril, died in July … Continue reading
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Sidney, TX
It is a little town like any other little town, but unlike all others in another way. Sidney is a small community in Comanche County Texas, my family home. While my father, like most young men of his generation, left … Continue reading
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