Just Thinking About You. Make The Call. 6/10/2026

 Good Morning,

My cup of Door County Irish Creme Coffee is cutting through the fog of my brain very nicely. It is time to write. 

Colossians 3:12. Put on then, as God's children holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness and patience. 

You might make a few phone calls today and who knows what the reason is for your calls. It could be business, pleasure or anything else under the sun. But the most important call you can make today is the one God told you to make. 

Here me out. You have within your power the ability to make someone's day by just reaching out, calling and letting the receiver know you were thinking about them. Take a moment to pray and ask God who He would like for you to call and see who he puts on your heart. The most important call you make today is the one that let's someone know that they were placed on your heart to call and to just say hi. 

Reaching out to someone just to say hello might make their day brighter and give them a reason to smile. 

I will bet that once you pray about who God wants you to call, He will answer that prayer in a quick minute. 

Food for thought!

Marty

No Such Thing As Luck 6/9/2026

 Good Morning

I am running very late today in writing. My excuse is that I have not been feeling well and I just caught up on some sleep. But my Door County Peanut Butter Cup Coffee tastes just as good as if it were 5:AM. It is time to write.

Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, but it's every decision is from the Lord.

Many people are superstitious and count all the bad that happens to them as good or bad luck. 

Luck as a noun. The force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person's life, as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities. 

I am here to say that in all things, everything is in God's control. Nothing happens that God does not allow to happen. One might argue that they were lucky to win the lottery. The real answer would be that they were blessed to win and might be undergoing testing to see how they react to being rich.

Things just happen and end up on our plate or in our lap. God knows what He allowed to be placed there. Good or bad. Beautiful or ugly. Peaceful or stressful. God knows fully well the plate He has served you. Folks. There is no such thing as luck.

Have a great day!!!

Marty

The Outcome Of A Lot Of Work. 6/8/2026

 Good Morning,

I just sat down with a hot cup of Door County Sinful Delight Coffee and t is time to write.

Be sober, be vigilant ;because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

Monday showed up right on time and I wonder where the weekend went to so quickly. 

This week on Friday our Men's Ministry  will be holding it's annual Men's Steak Feed. All the tickets are sold, supplies, are being purchased and final touches are being made to accomodate grilling a large amount of steaks. It takes a lot of work to pull this one off and as the group ages it is getting harder to do.  God has given us 26 years to perfect this outing and there is still always a way to improve what we do and how we do it. 

My prayer is that the rain will stay away on Friday and we have no accidents or mishaps around the large grills. One of the guys who washes all of the baked potatoes just turned 81 and is still trying to help on Friday. 

The men who sponsor the feed are dedicated to serving the Lord through this outing. I pray that we will see good fruit among the visitors to our church. 

My point for the day is this. We will bathe this event in prayer and watch for any and all attacks from Satan who would just love to mess this great event up for us. 

So as in all things prayer, prayer,and more prayer. and be watchful.

Have a great week!

Marty

Don't Pick The Scab 6/7/2026

 Good Morning,

I am sitting at my desk with a hot cup of Door County Irish Creme Coffee and just a couple of thoughts to share. 

1 Thessalonians 5:15  See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 

Having grown up in a neighborhood where on one street there was little to no traffic became a place where pick up touch football games were played. One did his best to stay upright during the game, and avoid the results from sliding to the concrete. 

Now and then a knee, hand or elbow found it's way to the abrasive concrete. You went home after the game and nursed the abrasion yourself  and if it was too big or bloody you called on the resident doctor "Mom". After a couple of days passed a good scab had formed and started to itch. Dr. Mom warned you not to pick the scab as the wound would heal from the inside out better. Removing the scab allowed for infection to set in. It was best not to add injury to the wounded area. 

It is the same advice God gives us when we have been wronged. Avoid the inevitable urge to hurt back and add fuel to a feud or misunderstanding. Adding fuel to the flames of hurt and anger can only make the issue worse and expandable to others.

Retaliation can be like a fast spreading cancer. It grows and consumes our days with anger and rage which eats at our hearts. Road rage is a perfect example of retaliation gone bad. Bad added to bad only makes for more bad.

Food for thought!

Marty 

When The Vision Isn't Clear 6/6/2026

 Good Morning, 

My cup was filled with Door County Bourbon Vanilla Creme Coffee and now it is empty. So that tells me I am late in writing today. 

Next week Friday the men at our church will be enjoying a nice steak dinner. It is that time of the year for our annual steak feed. 

Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will not be faint. 

For some reason the steak feed is not lighting the lamp of excitement under my feet. This is the 26th year of holding the dinner and getting to this point a week away I lack the enthusiasm I usually have by now. 

It could be that I have been fighting a cold for over a week now, or the fact that our home spruce up project has been a chore and a half. I am not sure what has placed a sand bag in my emotions and drive, but somehow I lost my vision for the event. 

To combat the clouded vision and lack of enthusiasm for the upcoming day, I know what needs to be done. More prayer, and then more prayer. If there is a small victory in the preparations take a moment to celebrate the win. 

I am big on handing out advice, but not so great at following my own words. There have been some victories and there have been some setbacks in pulling this event off. I will share the good happenings with others and then try to recall all the times the steak feed has helped a man make changes in his life. 

Days like these are the times God gave us a memory. He hasn't left my side, I think I just took my eyes off of His mission.

Food for thought. When the vision isn't clear, slow down, and read the Word and pray. Soon your spiritual glasses will be clean. Take it one day at a time. 

Marty

Thankful For The Rain 6/5/2026

 Good Morning,

My cup of Door County Highlander Grog is just what I needed to start the day on the right foot.

Psalm 147:7-8 Sing to the Lord with grateful praise, make music to our God on the harp. 

8. He covers the sky with clouds; He supplies the earth with rain.and makes grass grow on the hills.

A few minutes ago it started raining. That is something we haven't seen in several weeks.. The sound of the rain hitting the house windows is a beautiful noise. Things just might get green again with this gift from above. Prayers of thanks were said for the rain.

I will make this short today. We should never take anything for granted and never forget to be thankful for the gifts bestowed upon us.  So as you and I start our weekend, know that I am thankful for all who read this blog. I just prayed for you and I still keep my hopes alive that some day in heaven I can meet you and share a breakfast and a hot cup of coffee with each reader. I dream big!

God bless,

Marty

Put Away Your Shovel. 6/4/2026

 Good Morning, 

My Door Cunty Salted Caramel Whiskey Coffee is cooling off too quickly this morning. So I had better finish it before it is cold.

Proverbs 26:27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone,it will roll back on them. 

The point of the day is this. If you start a story that is unflattering about someone, it might just come back to you. It is best to not point out the faults and woes of others, especially these days when in a minute you can share the dirty laundry of gossip around the world in seconds. You might be telling the truth, but is it your business to help slander another person? 

When you unload on someone else publically  people take notice. Instead of having a positive opinion of you, others decide to avoid you and your shovel.

Food for thought. Spread some good thoughts about others. Hand out a compliment. It makes for a better day. 

Marty