Monthly Archives: September 2025

 

 

I have a message for my readers.  It is written with the best of intentions and from the perspective of a patriot and a follower of Christ.  I make these proclamations because that is the frame work in which the message fits. If you  do not love America and if  you are not a Christian,  you probably will not see things the way I do.  You might even stop reading now.  

 

Why this message and why now?  The last weeks assassination of Charlie Kirk was a difficult experience for me and many Americans. The most difficult part of all this, is where we are as a society.  The anger and hatred that exists in our country is way bey0nd disturbing!  In years past we have been able to hold different opinions and views and still been able to get along.  Sadly that has evaporated.

 

I do not believe that the taking of any humans life over our political views is ever warranted.  I understand that our views can be strongly held, but these kinds of acti0ns are never the solution!  If you hate everyone that holds a different political view, please pray for those you oppose, ask God to speak to their heart.  If your strongly held beliefs lead you to hate others,  pray that God will heal your heart!

 

As Erika Kirk said at the Celebration of Charlie’s Life.  As Jesus hung on the cross and having been mistreated worse than any of us have ever been, He said, “Father forgive than for they not what they do!”  I pray that we can forgive one another and live in peace.  I want to exhibit that kind of love, I pray that you want that too!

 

Blessings,

the pilgrim

 

the pilgrim

 

 

As a photographer I admire a lot of people with skills far greater than mine!  One off my favorite photographers and friends is Joe McNally.  To have him as a guest in our home and to just spend time together was a great joy and blessing, but to have him say,  ” may I photograph you ?”  was an honor for sure.  Even though he was badly handicapped with the subject matter, he captured me with his patented authenticity, I loved the shot! 

 

He caused me to think a little about how blessed I am with some truly great friends!  My best earthly friend is, of course, Sherelene, my bride!  Not a day goes by that I don’t wonder how she ever agreed to marry me!  Then comes my brother, Homer, he has taught me so much, by example!   I’ve been blessed with many great people in my life but four stand out as true friends, those kinds of people you can share anything with and rely on!  Jack Graham, Jim Haverstock, Carl Turner and Tony Rogers are those kinds of friends!  What a blessing to have them in my life!  You are truly a blessed man if you can count that many!

 

I have a handful of dear friends that are already with the Lord, and I look forward to giving them a hug again someday!  Till then I’m truly blessed here!

 

In Him,

 

the pilgrim