Jim's Written Stuff

12/02/2021

WHAT IS CHRISTMAS?
Dr. James E. Martin
©December 2017


Christmas is more than an off day each year.
More than the evidenced season of cheer.
Family and friends will be drawing near,
But what of the season will they hear?

Each year the vendors are busy indeed,
Most are consumed with extravagant greed.
Hustling their goods with unbelievable speed,
Not realizing, of course, the pressing need.

What, some would ask, is this pressing need?
To what should the merchants reluctantly cede?
Was there something that was long ago decreed?
Is there a message on which all should feed?

The reason for the season should be of prime concern,
This is where the focus should turn.
The message of the Birth of the Savior should return,
To the crowd where hope could be once again learned.

Yes, He came to sinful man redeem.
This is not some far-fetched, crazy, scheme.
About this thought many would scream,
Seeing it as merely a silly dream.

Though the scoffers continue their message to spout,
Not knowing what Christmas is all about,
Truth, however, will prevail – no doubt,
The birthday of Christ we should continue to tout!

07/16/2020

New book now available. Testimonials from folks (around 70, 1 even from China) who share what their favorite hymn(s) is/are and why they are their favorites. Many very interesting stories. Can be ordered here:

A collection of favorite hymns from contributors from around the world with commentary on why each is a favorite.

02/03/2020

LURNIN’

I’m finlly lurnin to spale.
Teecher sez I’m doin’ swale.
Yet I still must lurn,
To frum big wurds turn,
And not on big wurds dwel.

12/14/2019

Sent this out several days ago and received several responses. Thanks to each who responded but I would like to hear from many more!!! With Christmas and New Years festivities coming up I'm sure many of you will pull out old recipes for parties, family gatherings, etc. Please consider sharing for inclusion in this project. Thanks!!!

Jim

Sometime back I started a cookbook based on the acronym MRE which I changed to stand for Meals R Eaten. Several responded to my requests for you to send me your favorites whether main course, appetizers, deserts, bread, whatever and to identify which category it falls into. Work on book has been on back burner for a while now but I would like to revive it once more.
Book is entitled M R E. Most of you, especially those connected in any way with the military, know that this is an acronym for Meals Ready to Eat. I am giving it a new slant, however, with the “R” standing for something else, not yet completely sure. Words such as routinely, rigorously, repeatedly, etc come to mine.
In addition to recipe requests, I’d like to request your assistance in giving book a title. If you have a favorite from those listed, or another suggestion, please send to me as well and you can help name the book.
Please send me your favorites with proper category identification so I can include yours with the others. Send via email to [email protected]. Thanks! Hope to hear from many of you soon.

12/07/2019

New link to order Warbler books

05/01/2019

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Ordained Baptist minister, Character Development Instructor in the Civil Air Patrol, and Chaplain of the Warblers Club, a male choral group in which he sings first tenor.Retired MSgt from the U S Air Force where he served for nearly 38 years.

03/15/2019

New Warblers book - almost finished. Hope to be able to release within a couple of weeks. 260 pages of shared memories from Warblers from all over and from many timeframes. Stay tuned!!!

02/25/2019

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02/25/2019

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02/25/2019

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02/24/2019

Several good responses so far, BUT NEED TO HEAR FROM MANY MORE!! Please share your "unbelievably amazing" recipes and categories ASAP.
Re-opening a book previously started with a new title and emphasis. It is entitled Meals Rapidly Eaten (MRE) and is a play on words for the military's MRE's. Will be a collection of your recipes that are SOOOOO Good folks can hardly wait until they are prepared to "gobble" them down. Please send your favorite(s), as well as the category (appetizer, salad, snack, main entrée, etc.) to me at [email protected]. Part of proceeds from sale of book will go to military charity (Wounded Warrior, Folds of Honor, Etc.)