THE CORNER STONE ++++COWBOY++++

Spring 3

2012-02-15T07:57:00.001-05:00

Flowering almond.

Spring 2

2012-02-13T08:06:00.001-05:00

Trout lily at Raven Run.

Spring

2012-02-09T08:58:00.002-05:00

Something to look forward to in the northern hemisphere.

Joy of the Lord

2012-01-30T14:49:00.002-05:00

"The joy of the Lord is your strength."
Nehemiah 8:10

Happy Australia Day

2012-01-26T09:13:00.001-05:00

January 26, 1788

Draw Nigh

2012-01-25T16:37:00.002-05:00

"Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you."
James 4:8

All Things...

2012-01-03T09:27:00.001-05:00

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28

Merry Christmas

2011-12-23T16:06:00.003-05:00

May everyone have a Merry Christmas and a belated Happy Hanukkah where ever you live.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2011-11-24T07:59:00.000-05:00

Let us have grace.......

2011-11-16T17:57:00.002-05:00

"Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear."
Hebrews 12.28

Rejoice!

2011-11-09T08:17:00.003-05:00

This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24

A Thought to Ponder

2011-10-18T10:11:00.002-04:00

For the time is come that judgement must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be to them that obey not the gospel of God? 1Peter 4:17 KJV

COWBOY TEN COMMANDMENTS

2010-01-26T09:14:00.003-05:00

Cowboy's Ten Commandments posted on the wall at Cross Trails Church in Fairlie , Texas :

(1) Just one God.

(2) Honor yer Ma & Pa.

(3) No telling tales or gossipin'.

(4) Git yourself to Sunday meeting.

(5) Put nothin' before God.

(6) No foolin' around with another fellow's gal.

(7) No killin'.

( 8 ) Watch yer mouth.

(9) Don't take what ain't yers.

(10) Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff

Thanks to DogPetTreats at OnlineAuction.com for posting these commandments.

IRLEN INSTITUTE

2010-01-23T16:32:00.007-05:00

Mike is currently working as a screener for the Irlen Institute of Long Beach, CA through Silver Circles, Inc of Bardstown, KY with Catherine Crouse Barnes, director. Catherine uses the Irlen Method to work with children and adults with reading problems, dyslexia, learning difficulties, ADD/HD, headaches & migraines, light sensitivity, and autism.
For more information, check out the Institute website: http://irlen.com/index.php , or contact Catherine Barnes at silvercirclesinc@earthlink.net .

EMILY CAT

2009-12-09T13:13:00.003-05:00

I just wanted to share with you all that our Emily cat died last night at 8:45 pm. Emily had been fighting cancer, we think, for the last 2-3 months. We've been giving her medication twice daily since the end of September. She had still been eating, drinking water, walking around, and sitting in my lap especially when I was working at the computer. We adopted Emily in October of 1996 when she was two years old. We buried her this morning under the magnolia tree in our back yard close to Tabby & Baby cats. It is always like losing a member of the family.......

Item featured in hand-picked list

2009-10-13T11:33:00.002-04:00

We are honored to have one of our items featured in the hand-picked list, "Mama, I found me a cowboy!" at our Bonanzle auction site now through October 18th.

Roy & Dale Museum

2009-10-06T07:17:00.003-04:00

I just received an e-mail announcing that the Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Museum in Branson, Mo is closing permanently in December. The family said that the uncertain economy and the declining attendance over the last two years had forced the decision. Roy & Dale had a good influence on several young generations. It is sad to see much of their legacy lost.

FINAL DAYS OF THE BRICK & MORTAR

2009-08-28T02:08:00.004-04:00

August 28, 2009
FINAL 2 DAYS!

ON GOING BRICK & MORTAR
INVENTORY LIQUIDATION
&
MOVING SALE!

MOST OF OUR INVENTORY IS BOXED
& READY TO MOVE.
THE BIG DAY IS SATURDAY.
WE REALLY APPRECIATE ALL OF OUR
FRIENDS & CUSTOMERS
WHO HAVE COME IN & WISHED US WELL.
WE WILL MISS THE DAILY CONTACT
WE HAD WITH YOU OVER THE YEARS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS.
KEEP IN CONTACT WITH US HERE ONLINE.
WE WILL STILL SEE YOU OUT & ABOUT.

THANKS KATHY FOR HELPING US PACK THE LAST 2 DAYS.

WOMAN AT THE WELL

2009-06-22T11:58:00.003-04:00

I sold our beloved "Woman at the Well" fountain today. She has been an admired fixture of our store for nearly ten years. It is always hard to part with cherished parts of our lives. But for many of us, we look ahead for something better.

"But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly:

wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God:

for He hath prepared for them a city."

Hebrews 11:16

BREAKING NEWS AT BRICK & MORTAR

2009-06-14T07:41:00.002-04:00

NOTICE!
INVENTORY LIQUIDATION
&
MOVING SALE!
WE CELEBRATE A 50 YEAR COMBINED RETAIL STOREFRONT HISTORY OF
THE YATES BOOKSHOP, THE CORNER STONE I, AND THE CORNER STONE II.
NEVERTHELESS, WE PLAN TO CONVERT OUR RETAIL STORE TO AN
INTERNET WAREHOUSE OPERATION BY AUGUST 1, 2009.
ALL IN STOCK MERCHANDISE MUST GO!
50% TO 75% OFF RETAIL!
CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
SOME DISPLAY RACKS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE.

WESTERN PAINTINGS VIDEO

2009-05-22T09:30:00.002-04:00

Howdy ya'll! Hope everyone has a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend. I plan to do a little outdoor house painting, but the weather might not oblige. If you are stuck inside sometime this weekend, check out this video collection of western paintings with background music. It runs 2-3 minutes. My friend, Cindy, at Online Auctions sent me this link. It is from 2007. Have a good one.

http://www.greatdanepro.com/Western%20Paintings/index.htm

THE MIGHTY HAND OF GOD

2009-04-20T11:36:00.003-04:00

"Humble yourselves therefore under

the mighty hand of God,

that He may exalt you in due time."

1 Peter 5:6

EASTER

2009-04-12T06:25:00.002-04:00

It was once said:

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

And another:

"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed."

But then this:

"He is not here, but is risen."

May everyone have a good Easter.

PEACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD

2009-04-07T09:42:00.003-04:00

"Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts
and minds
through Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7

OF PATIENCE & PROMISES

2009-03-29T15:34:00.002-04:00

"Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while, and He that shall come will come, and will not tarry." Hebrews 10:35-37

Roy Rogers

2009-03-16T09:37:00.002-04:00

I had the chance to meet Jay Silverheels [Tonto] at the Lions Bluegrass Fair in Lexington back in the middle 60s when I was around 10 years old. My Dad handled the advertising for the Fair and the family went the night Jay was headlined. I chickened out, but my Mom got Jay's autograph. I understand that he was quite a successful businessman. My real childhood hero, however, was Roy Rogers. He and Dale made quite an impact on my early years. Actually, they still are impacting my life. I just ran across another of Dale's books at an anitques show this past weekend. It is a collection of letters to her son, Tom, that was released back in 1957. Even years after she is gone, she is "helping" me through the horrific spiritual valleys where I currently walk.

Lone Ranger

2009-03-04T15:16:00.003-05:00

> The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert. After they got their tent all set up, both men fell sound asleep. > > Some hours later, Tonto woke the Lone Ranger and said, > "Kemo Sabe, look at sky. What you see?" > > The Lone Ranger replied, "I see millions of stars." > > "What that tell you?" asked Tonto. > > The Lone Ranger pondered for a minute and then said, > "Astronomically speaking, it tells me there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. > Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. >Time wise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three in the morning. >Theologically, the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant. >Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. >What's it tell you, Tonto?" > > "You dumber than buffalo patties. It mean someone stole tent >

SPRING

2009-02-25T11:06:00.004-05:00

Spring is only 23 days away. It begins on March 20th. Can't wait, myself.

"The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come."

Song of Solomon 2:12

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T09:38:00.001-05:00

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

John 3:16

Willingness

2009-02-11T06:47:00.003-05:00

"I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me."

Isaiah 6:8

AGAINST THE PRICKS

2009-02-10T11:59:00.002-05:00

"And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him. Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks."

Acts 9:4-5

The Road of Friendship

2009-02-07T07:37:00.008-05:00

It was once told to me that the very best of friends should only contact each other once, or twice, a year.

I am so far down on some friendship lists, that I should not expect to hear from such friends for 5, 10, or maybe 20 years.

Heck, I expect to be dead and buried in the grave before I am contacted by others.

Dare I initiate contact with them without permission?

This is a sad commentary on friendship, indeed.

Someone else has said:
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Also:
There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
And finally:
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

I have such a Friend.

We have walked together since I was but a child, yet the road He chooses is narrow.
It is strewn with rocks, and even boulders.

There are ruts and tree roots to avoid.

Also, many streams to ford.

There are wild beasts that would devour me.
This road mostly leads through the valleys.

Sometimes we climb to the top of the mountains.
As I grow older, one might think that I have become a seasoned traveler on this road.

Yet with age, I only seem to fall more than I did as a youth.
When I was a young, I often ran ahead with anticipation.

Now I am only weary.

Yet, my Friend and I travel on.
Sometimes we talk.

Sometimes we walk side by side in silence.
The road winds through the forest now.

The sights and sounds of creation still awe even such an aged traveler as myself.

My spirit is renewed within me by the beauty.
Alas, I see the valley of the shadow of death up ahead.

With my Friend's help, we will traverse that valley as we have many before.
Beyond that, He tells me of a city, His city.

He comforts me with stories of its great beauty.

I find myself yearning for His city.

My Friend and I will spend an eternity there.

Such is what He promises me.
Once we have reached His city, and my new home, I think we will not return by this narrow road every again.

Used by permission of: "he who is of a contrite and humble spirit"

Ecclesiastes 3

2009-01-19T10:15:00.002-05:00

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

A time to be born, and a time to die;

A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

A time to kill, and a time to heal;

A time to break down, and a time to build up;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A time to cast away stone, and a time to gather stones together;

A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to get, and a time to lose;

A time to keep, and a time to cast away;

A time to rend, and a time to sew;

A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

A time to love, and a time to hate;

A time of war, and a time of peace.

He hath made every thing beautiful in His time."

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, and 11

And from the Canadian Bible Society: Ecclesiastes 3

Rise up and hear.

2009-01-07T07:41:00.001-05:00

"God is not a man, that He should lie; neither the son of man, that He should repent: hath He said, and shall He not do it? Or hath He spoken, and shall He not make it good?"
Numbers 23:19

WISDOM FOR 2009

2009-01-03T07:48:00.002-05:00

"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is." Ephesians 5:15-17

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2008-12-31T06:37:00.003-05:00

May everyone have a great New Year!

And I would like to add,

Come quickly Lord Jesus!

BUDDIES

2008-12-31T06:27:00.003-05:00

Webster's: (1) a close friend; companion; comrade; especially a comrade in arms. (2) either of two persons paired off in a partnership arrangement for mutual help and protection, as in combat.

Scripture: A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2008-12-24T09:37:00.004-05:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.......

RIDERS IN THE SKY

2008-12-10T08:17:00.003-05:00

Several of us went to the Riders in the Sky concert @ the Kentucky Theater last night. The Riders just celebrated their 31st anniversary. I don't know how many times they have been to Lexington, but it was my 4th straight year to see them. They do a mix of western, Christmas, and humorous songs. The audience always has a lot of fun. If you like country western music at all, go see them if you get a chance. If you visit their site, be sure to have your audio on.

http://www.ridersinthesky.com/

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

2008-11-26T18:03:00.002-05:00

"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1 Thessalonians 5:18

RIDERS IN THE SKY

2008-11-20T07:19:00.004-05:00

Riders In The Sky will be at the Kentucky Theater in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday December 9 at 7:00 pm. If you are in the area and haven't seen them you should go if you can. They are well know in the country music genre. The did some of the music for the Toy Story movies. They are fun for the entire family. They travel the country, so check out their website for the 2009 tour schedule: http://www.ridersinthesky.com/ And no, I am not on their staff. I just enjoy going with family and friends to see their concert whenever possible.

COWBOY WISDOM

2008-11-02T07:28:00.001-05:00

When in doubt, let your horse figure it out.

DANIEL

2008-10-10T17:23:00.004-04:00

My new friend, Daniel, who lives with my old friend, Kathy [oops, I'll hear about that one]. Happy 4 month birthday, Daniel, on Saturday October 11, 2008! The Puppy Relief Squad, PRS, will see you around 3 pm while Kathy goes to the UK game. I hope you can hold it until then...:-)

WITH GOD............

2008-10-01T10:03:00.002-04:00

"And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible." Mark 10:27

HE WHO LOVES GOD MUST LOVE HIS BROTHER ALSO

2008-09-21T07:11:00.002-04:00

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. We love Him, because He first loved us. If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? And this commandment have we from Him, That he who loveth God love his brother also."
1 John 4:18-21

FOWLS OF THE AIR

2008-08-06T09:11:00.004-04:00

"Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?"

Matthew 6:26

THE LORD IS NOT SLACK

2008-07-29T18:23:00.003-04:00

"The Lord is not slack concerning His promises, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." 11 Peter 3:9

THINGS TO PONDER

2008-07-21T07:46:00.003-04:00

There was a certain person whose heart's desire for nearly 40 years was to depart and be with the Lord.

Yet his Lord had chosen to stand in a particular spot in the midst of the battle and commanded His servant to stand with Him.

The Lord asked His servant: "How much do you love Me? Do you love Me enough to stand firm with Me in the battle? Do you trust My ways and My timing? Will you be obedient to Me?"

With the battle raging, will the servant desert his Lord and head for base camp? Or does he truly love and trust his Lord enough to stand with Him?

How much do any who say they believe in the Lord truly trust and love Him enough to obey Him in any situation in this world? Will they set aside concern for self to stand firm with the Lord of all creation?

"If ye love Me, keep My commandments." John 14:15

EVEN THE YOUTHS SHALL FAINT

2008-07-14T07:10:00.002-04:00

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

AWARD WINNING PHOTO

2008-07-14T07:05:00.002-04:00

This photo by the author of this blog of a friend & his horse took 2nd place in a June 2008 photo contest. It was one of 218 entries in the horse category.

A PSALM OF DAVID/A PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE

2008-07-11T10:27:00.003-04:00

"Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in Thy faithfulness answer me, and in Thy righteous. And enter not into judgement with Thy servant: for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified. For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead. Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate. I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Thy works; I muse on the work of Thy hands. I stretch forth my hands unto Thee; my soul thirsteth after Thee, as a thirty land. Selah. Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not Thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. Cause me to hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in Thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto Thee. Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto Thee to hide me. Teach me to do Thy will; for Thou art my God: Thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Quicken me, O Lord, for Thy name's sake: for Thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. And of Thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am Thy Servant." Psalm 143

DENNY & SPANKY AT RUPP ARENA

2008-06-19T14:33:00.005-04:00

Denny Chapman & Spanky entertained for the Lexington Horsemen indoor football game on May 31, 2008 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. They opened the game as pictured here as they had for several years before moving to Florida. Denny also demonstrated cowboy mounted shooting at halftime. Click on

http://www.youtube.com/user/cmsa1562 to see Denny & Spanky entertaining the crowd. The duo has performed for Horsemen games many times over the years. This, however, was their 1st appearance in 2 years after their Wild West Entertainment Company relocated to Ocala, FL. Many people commented how glad they were to see them back at Rupp Arena, even if just for a short visit. Several said that the duo always added an extra touch of excitement to the football games. A number of people came out after the performance to meet the guys and get autographed photos. Check out http://www.dennychapman.blogspot.com/ for more pics and info. There were about 5,000 fans in attendance for the game. A side note: The Corner Stone Cowboy was privileged to be a small part of WWEC's crew for the performance.

DENNY & SPANKY AT RUPP ARENA

2008-06-19T14:32:00.002-04:00

DENNY & SPANKY AT RUPP ARENA

2008-06-19T14:31:00.000-04:00

THE MARRIOTT HOTEL IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

2008-06-12T17:35:00.002-04:00

This is the 1st stop on the Denny Chapman Central Kentucky Tour. Denny came to the Marriott Hotel on May 29, 2008 to entertain for the Council of State Governments 75th Annual National Convention. Denny performed and did a "meet & greet" at the welcome reception on the opening day for over 2 hours. There were politicians and dignitaries from all 50 states at the convention.
Visit www.photoworks.com/members/CORNERSTONE_COWBOY for more photos.

THE BIG RIG PULLS IN

2008-06-12T17:28:00.001-04:00

WE'RE HERE!

2008-06-12T17:15:00.003-04:00

Denny, Spanky & Dusty take a break before the big event.

A LITTLE MANE-N-TAIL DOES A HORSE GOOD

2008-06-12T17:13:00.000-04:00

SPANKY IN HAIR & MAKE-UP FOR THE BIG SHOW

2008-06-12T17:12:00.001-04:00

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK

2008-06-12T17:11:00.002-04:00

DENNY ENTERTAINS AT THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS CONVENTION

2008-06-12T17:09:00.002-04:00

DENNY ENTERTAINS AT THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS CONVENTION

2008-06-12T17:08:00.001-04:00

DENNY ENTERTAINS AT THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS CONVENTION

2008-06-12T17:02:00.001-04:00

DENNY CHAPMAN & SPANKY VIDEO

2008-06-04T07:32:00.002-04:00

Hey guys. Here are Denny Chapman & Spanky performing for the Lexington Horsemen indoor football game on May 31, 2008 in Lexington, Kentucky. Denny got the crowd going by throwing t-shirts into the stands and then doing short demos of horseback whip cracking and cowboy mounted shooting. Enjoy!

THE CORNER STONE COWBOY GOES INTERNATIONAL

2008-05-13T14:39:00.006-04:00

Howdy all! OK, I don't like most pics of myself, but here is one that is not too bad. This is me showing my friend Tattoo how to crack an American bull whip. Tattoo is a co-owner of the Japanese bakery, JTan, next door to our shop, The Corner Stone. We are out behind the stores practicing with the whips. One of Tattoo's co-workers took this photo a few weeks ago and he just now got it posted to his blog back home in Tokyo. It is rough being next door to a bakery with all of those smells coming through the walls, but somebody has to do it. :-) I think the Corner Stone Cowboy is up to the task. Happy Trails.......

JTan Bakery website:

http://tinyurl.com/jtanbakery

WE ARE THE CLAY

2008-05-11T08:26:00.002-04:00

"But now, O Lord, Thou art our Father; we are the clay, and Thou our potter; and we all are the work of Thy hand." Isaiah 64:8

YEE HAW! ONLINEAUCTION.COM!

2008-04-22T11:10:00.003-04:00

Just sold my 1st (4) items at my new auction site, OnlineAuction.com! Be sure to check out the upcoming Rummage Sale scheduled for May 1-7, 2008. There are close to 300 dealers signed up so far for this special event with 3,000+ items that will be listed for a 99 cent starting price. Ya'll come on over, ya hear!

http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php

www.onlineauction.com/store/thecornerstonecowboy

Who me, worry?!

2008-04-17T08:47:00.001-04:00

"Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." Matthew 6:34

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

2008-03-22T07:39:00.002-04:00

"And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Matthew 28:5-6

MY BIRTHDAY

2008-03-03T07:18:00.003-05:00

Yee Haw! I just celebrated my 53rd birthday last week. CQLJ! Note: No animals were harmed in the taking of this photo. P.S. Thanks Kathy for this cool birthday card!

OUR NEW AUCTION SITE

2008-02-21T15:11:00.001-05:00

Ya'll come and visit, ya hear! www.onlineauction.com/store/thecornerstonecowboy

MID JANUARY

2008-01-15T08:13:00.000-05:00

Is it the middle of January all ready? Saints preserve us.....! Ya'll have a good one!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2008-01-01T12:58:00.001-05:00

May everyone have a safe and happy new year! And may the Lord bless you this year. CQLJ!!!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2007-12-24T12:52:00.001-05:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT..........

and a

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

RIDERS IN THE SKY

2007-12-18T15:41:00.000-05:00

Howdy! Headin' to the Riders in the Sky concert at the Kentucky Theater in Lexington, Kentucky tomorrow night. There are 4 of us going to the concert. This is my third time. Riders in the Sky just celebrated their 30th anniversary. If you don't know anything about the group, check out their website at http://www.ridersinthesky.com/ . Be sure to have your audio turned up to hear some of their songs. They are a lot of fun for the entire family if you ever get a chance to see them in person.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2007-12-15T15:42:00.000-05:00

Just ten days before Christmas and I don't know about you, but I'm not ready. Everything seems to move too fast these days. Nevertheless, we need to stop and reflect on the real meaning of Christmas. I hope that you do.

GOD IS A REFUGE IN TROUBLE

2007-12-09T07:23:00.000-05:00

"I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before Him; I shewed before Him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then Thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. I cried unto Thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise Thy name; the righteous shall compass me about; for Thou shalt deal bountifully with me." Psalm 142

HANUKKAH, THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

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Happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish visitors and friends for December 5, 2007. Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, commemorates the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem ca 165 BC by the Maccabees after their victory over the Syrians and Antiochus IV Epiphanes.

THANKSGIVING 2007

2007-11-21T17:49:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!!

PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL BAND

2007-11-20T13:53:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Band in Lexington, Kentucky for being chosen to perform in the 2007 Macy's Parade on November 22nd. We'll be watching for you cousin Emily on the NBC live broadcast: second row on the left in the clarinet section, right?

CELTIC WOMAN

2007-11-12T10:27:00.000-05:00

I attended the Celtic Woman concert at Rupp Arena Friday night November 9, 2007. It was an awesome two hour concert. If I ever have the chance, I'll go again, but for now I'll continue to enjoy the three DVDs that I have of theirs. They are so extremely talented and not bad to look at either!!! Visit their website at www.celticwoman.com

SUICIDE

2007-11-07T10:12:00.001-05:00

I have realized since I was just a youth that this is a very evil world. My foremost prayer for years has been that the Lord would let me go to be with Him. I desire to hide "under the shadow of Thy wings." See Psalm 17:8. Sometimes the pressures of this world can overwhelm us and we lose our hope. This can even happen to Christians. I know because I have been there. I have struggled for years in my walk with my Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. This ought not to be: I've grown up with Him; I've read through the Bible over a dozen times from cover to cover plus countless times for various parts of the Bible; I pray to Him continually; I have a wonderful Christian family and great Christian friends; I have worked in, and now own, a Christian business. Nevertheless, I have considered doing the worst as maybe some of you have, or maybe someone you know. I personally have no desire to visit a "professional in the field", but it may be the right thing for some. In my case, I know that the Lord has helped me work through my struggles and I am still here because that is what He wants for me for now. I have done some research on this topic and have included here some links for you if you are interested. This is just a small list that can get you started. May the Lord watch over you as He does for me. http://www.gotquestions.org/suicide-Bible-Christian.html

http://www.gotquestions.org/why-not-commit-suicide.html http://www.gotquestions.org/appointed-death.html

http://www.metanoia.org/suicide

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14326b.htm

http://www.allaboutlifechallenges.org/How-to-Commit-Suicide.htm

THE NEW CORNER STONE

2007-10-19T15:53:00.000-04:00

This is an exterior picture of our new location at 125 Codell Dr #120 in the Richmond Woods Centre in Lexington, KY. We were officially moved in by July 31st, 2007.

THE CORNER STONE INTERIOR

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THE CORNER STONE INTERIOR

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THE CORNER STONE INTERIOR

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THE STARS OF THE SHOW

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Denny, Spanky and Dusty in Waterloo, IA September 22, 2007. Denny and the guys performed for the Dances With Horses Charity Event. It was a loooooong trip for Denny & the guys from Ocala, FL. Go to http://www.dennychapman.blogspot.com/ for more info and pics of the trip.

DENNY AT WORK IN WATERLOO

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There is always something that needs to be done.

MCELROY AUDITORIUM WATERLOO, IA

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Denny & Co. performed here for the Dances With Horses Charity Event for Handicap Riding.

ANOTHER VIEW OF MCELROY AUDITORIUM

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THE BIG INTERNATIONAL!

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I LOVE THIS TRUCK!

THE BIG RIG HAS ARRIVED!

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Awesome rig is 55' total with a 94 gallon tank at $3.09 a gallon diesel!

THE BIG RIG

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Truck & trailer side by side.

Denny Chapman & Co. in Waterloo, IA 92207

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Here Is Denny Chapman dancing to Surfin' USA atop Spanky, the wonder horse. Denny performed at the ASPIRE Therapeutic Riding Program's Dances With Horses Charity Event in Waterloo, IA Saturday night September 22, 2007. The guy standing back at the wall got to go along for the trip as chief props manager and horse wrangler. It was a lot of fun. Thank you Denny for inviting me along. Check out more photos from the trip at http://www.dennychapman.blogspot.com/ .

LOVE ONE ANOTHER

2007-09-13T09:36:00.000-04:00

"No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and His love is perfected in us." 1 John 4:12

SEEK THE LORD

2007-09-13T09:31:00.000-04:00

"You will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul." Deuteronomy 4:29

ROY ROGERS AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO CIRCA 1948

2007-08-10T12:52:00.000-04:00

I JUST GOT IN THIS PHOTO OF ROY ROGERS THAT I WON ON E-BAY. IT IS HAND SIGNED "TO MIKE, MANY HAPPY TRAILS, ROY ROGERS". IT IS A PROMO PHOTO FROM THE 1948 MOVIE "EYES OF TEXAS" WITH LYNNE ROBERTS, ANDY DEVINE, NANA BRYANT AND THE SONS OF THE PIONEERS. I'VE E-MAILED THE ROY & DALE MUSEUM IN BRANSON, MO. TO ASK ABOUT THE PHOTO'S AUTHENTICITY.

AUTOGRAPH CLOSE-UP

2007-08-10T12:34:00.000-04:00

PRETTY COOL THAT ROY WAS THINKING OF ME ABOUT SEVEN YEARS BEFORE I WAS BORN, DON'T YOU THINK?

GOVERNOR FLETCHER & THE KHP

2007-08-09T18:10:00.000-04:00

HERE IS MY LATEST LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE LEXINGTON HERALD LEADER:

GOVERNOR FLETCHER, YOUR PORTRAIT HANGS PROUDLY IN THE VISITOR CENTER OF THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK SO I ASSUME THAT MEANS "THE BUCK STOPS WITH YOU." WHY THEN HAVE YOU STOOD BY AND ALLOWED MUCH OF THE "HEART AND SOUL" OF THE KHP TO DRAIN AWAY? AS A FREQUENT VISITOR TO THE KHP AND A 2006 VOLUNTEER, I HAVE SEEN SOME OF THE "BEST OF THE BEST" LEAVE. THESE ARE PEOPLE WITH 10, 15 AND EVEN 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH THE PARK. NEW STADIUMS AND ROADS ARE NEEDED FOR SURE, BUT THE WORLD WILL BE MEETING OUR "FRONTLINERS". ONE WOULD LIKE TO THINK THAT WITH THE APPROACHING 2010 GAMES THAT MORE ATTENTION WOULD BE PAID TO RETAIN A VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPERIENCED STAFF. ALAS, THE OPPOSITE SEEMS TRUE AT THE KHP. I AM A LIFELONG REPUBLICAN AND I VOTED FOR YOU IN THE 2007 PRIMARY. NEVERTHELESS, I HAVE INFORMED YOUR "HEAD OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES" THAT I WILL NOT VOTE FOR YOU IN THE FALL ELECTION. CHANGE MY MIND.

THIS WAS SUBMITTED TO THE HERALD LEADER ON SUNDAY AUGUST 5TH. CHECK OUT http://www.dennychapman.blogspot.com/ FOR A TRIBUTE TO LINDA BRANTLEY, "THE VOICE OF THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK" WHO HAS RECENTLY RETIRED AFTER 28 YEARS.

KATHY'S LATEST ARTWORK

2007-07-24T14:18:00.001-04:00

My Mom & I went to the "Sweet Corn Festival" at Evans Orchard this past weekend. We purchased some corn for my friend Kathy and her mom while we were there. This is Kathy's thank you card. Pretty talented artist don't you think?