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Surrender to Wisdom
Surrender to Wisdom! Proverbs 8 — The Art of Getting Out of God’s Way There’s a difference between having wisdom and surrendering to wisdom.Having wisdom means you know what’s right. Surrendering to wisdom means you actually do it! Solomon puts wisdom out on the street corner in Proverbs 8, shouting… More⇢
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Can’t Elope Pie
A Green Zone dessert for people who wanted to run away but stayed for pie.I found a new spiritual discipline: cantaloupe pie. Or, as I prefer to call it, Can’t Elope Pie.Because sometimes life says, “Run away!” Grace says, “Stay.” And dessert says, “Sit down. You’re not going anywhere until… More⇢
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National Coffee Day in Needles!
Today is National Coffee Day. America is apparently running on coffee. Not me. I prefer tea.Yes, I said it. On National Coffee Day. Somewhere a coffee shop just put my picture on the wall. But here in the Green Zone, we believe in freedom. Coffee people can drink coffee. Tea… More⇢
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Getting Free: One Fix-It Ticket at a Time
Getting Free — One Fix-It Ticket at a Time Today I’m checking on two fix-it tickets at the Needles courthouse. This is not exactly how I envisioned spending my golden years. The tickets involve a Dodge truck I no longer own. I sold it. For one dollar. Apparently I am… More⇢
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Into my heart
“Into my heart, into my heart, come into my heart, Lord Jesus.” Such a simple prayer—and a good one for right now: Come in, Lord Jesus.Fill the tired places.Bring Your grace, Your peace, and Your light.Stay with me today, and help me walk in Your love. Amen. More⇢
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Give Like Dolly Day
9/25. Get it? 9 to 5. Today is Give Like Dolly Day. Dolly taught us a lot more than how to sing a country song. She showed us what it looks like to give, to laugh, to dream big, and to care about the kid who just needs a book… More⇢
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Sept. 23: National Great American Pot Pie Day
Tomorrow, September 23, is National Great American Pot Pie Day. Apparently it’s also National Checkers Day, Snack Stick Day, Restless Legs Awareness Day, International Day of Sign Languages, Innergize Day, and See You at the Pole. That’s a lot of responsibility for one Wednesday. My plan is fairly simple: Pray.… More⇢
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It’s National Ice Cream Cone Day
Life is short—dangerously, alarmingly short—so naturally, the most logical course of action is to eat dessert first. Always. No appetizers, no vegetables masquerading as “part of a balanced meal,” no sensible portions of anything vaguely nutritious. Just dessert. Pure, unadulterated, guilt-free dessert. A Drumstick sounds particularly appealing at this moment—you… More⇢
Meet Minister Charlie Wear
Minister Charlie Wear is a compassionate leader, elder advocate, and creative force dedicated to faith and service. As the head of All-In Ministries, he champions veterans, elders, and marginalized communities. A retired attorney, Charlie blends legal expertise with pastoral care, addressing issues like elder abuse and hospice support. An author and musician, he shares messages of hope through works like Confessions of a Dying Man and his upcoming album Salvation City. Rooted in faith, family, and Native American heritage, Charlie’s mission is to inspire transformation, foster community, and provide care to those in need, embodying Christ’s love in action.
