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I Was Lost, Buy Now I’m Found!

Matthew 18:12 says, “If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying?”

Now, most of us like to think we’re part of the ninety-nine—faithful, steady, right where we’re supposed to be. But if we’re honest, we’ve all been that one sheep at some point—wandering off, distracted by something that looked better than it was, stuck in a ditch of our own making.

And yet, Jesus comes looking. He doesn’t say, “Well, that one should’ve known better.” He doesn’t cut His losses and focus on the ones who stayed put. No, He leaves the ninety-nine to find the one, because every single sheep matters.

That means you matter. Even when you’ve messed up. Even when you feel lost. Even when you think you’ve wandered too far. Jesus is still searching, still calling your name, still ready to carry you back on His shoulders.

So if you’re lost, stop running. If you’re found, don’t forget what it was like to be lost. And if you see a lost sheep, don’t stand there judging—join Jesus in bringing them home. Because grace isn’t just for the ninety-nine. It’s for the one. And at some point, we’ve all been the one.

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Shine Bright!

Let me tell you something, folks. Matthew 5:14 says, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” Now, if you’ve ever driven through the back roads of South Carolina Country at night, you know how dark it can get. That kind of darkness makes you grateful for any light, even a flicker. But imagine coming over a hill and seeing a whole town lit up, shining like hope itself. That’s what Jesus is talking about here.

He’s saying you are that light. Not your neighbor. Not just the preacher. You. And you weren’t made to blend in or hide away. God built you to shine. Now, that doesn’t mean you have to be flashy or loud. A little light can do a lot of good in the dark. A kind word, a helping hand, or just showing up when someone needs you—that’s shining your light.

So don’t go hiding your light under a basket of fear or doubt. God put His spark in you for a reason. Let it shine. Because the world’s got enough shadows. Be the light that helps someone find their way home.

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Cohiba Nicaragua Cigar Review

Sittin’ on the porch with a Cohiba Nicaragua in hand, I felt like I’d wandered into a time when men wore hats and watched the world go by with a thoughtful puff of smoke. Now, I ain’t one to usually get poetic about cigars, but this one? Well, it just might change my mind.

First thing that hits ya is that rich, earthy aroma, like stepping into an old tobacco barn. You light it up, and the first draw tells you this ain’t your run-of-the-mill stogie. There’s a deep, dark flavor that grabs hold of your senses like a Southern preacher on a Sunday mornin’. It’s bold, but not too bold—kind of like the difference between a Georgia summer and the shade of an oak tree. 

As the smoke curls up into the sky, there’s a peppery kick that reminds you life’s got a little spice to it, and it should. But just when you think it’s all fire, it settles down into something smooth and creamy, like your mama’s homemade buttermilk pie. Each puff is a journey, and by the time you reach the end, you’ll swear you’ve been somewhere and back again.

Mark Twain once said, “If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall not go.” Well, ol’ Samuel Clemens would’ve loved to sit a spell with a Cohiba Nicaragua. It’s the kind of cigar that makes you want to spin a yarn, laugh at a good joke, and remember that life’s too short to smoke cheap cigars.

So if you’re lookin’ for a smoke that’s got depth, character, and a bit of Southern charm, light up a Cohiba Nicaragua. It’s not just a cigar—it’s a story in the making.

Telling Stories, Sharing Grace And Loving Folks!