I have a patriotic spirit and I’m so grateful for those who have served our country in the military. I’m grateful to our First Responders who are quick to serve and rescue and often put themselves in harms way to save someone they don’t know. These folks are the “front line” to protect and preserve…
I love going to the mountains. Not long ago, my family along with my Mom & Dad went to Chattanooga, Tennessee to see Rock City on top of Lookout Mountain. The perspective from there is quite incredible. The park boasts that from there you can see 7 states! I’m not sure of that part, but…
When the people who lead get off track it can really cause a train wreck. The people who are given our trust, our loyalty and our support must lead with integrity and honor. If they don’t follow the Lord, they will do whatever they feel is right. The problem comes when they don’t listen to…
In the past 3 or 4 years, the region where I live has been hit hard by the economic down turn. There were at least 5 failed banks and millions of dollars in wealth left our area due to the FDIC closing the banks and selling them off. These new owners of the banks then…
I remember as a kid thinking of how sweet my grandmother was. Mammie was this sweet lady who always had a smile for me and always had a way of making things right. I can’t remember the incident when I saw her get angry, but I remember thinking: “I don’t want to get her mad…
I am a life long recipient of the mercy of God. I am blessed way more than I deserve and I have a grateful heart for the Lord’s mercy on me. I’ve seen His mercy on others as well. I believe everyone needs mercy on occasion. I think I need in regular intervals. I know…
I learned a long time ago to take responsibility for my own behavior. I learned that it doesn’t help to try and blame someone else for my mistakes or my decisions. I had to learn to take ownership of my choices. I think the Lord is pleased when we take responsibility for our choices and…
I love the story of Jonah because I see me in the story sometimes. I know that Jonah wasn’t this stellar, model prophet. He is actually known for running from the Lord’s call. I found it interesting reading his prayer from inside the big fish. I assume that he wrote this after the experience and…
I used to like running. When I was a good bit younger, I would run 3 miles or so a day. You can’t tell it now. I’m out of shape and probably couldn’t run very far. I enjoy watching my son Luke run. I realized that I say I’m running quite a bit. I tell…
I was reading a book about Lincoln not to long ago that spoke in details about the battles of the Civil War. It was bloody and gruesome at times. There were thousands of young men who gave their lives for a cause much bigger than them. Each battle contributes to the overall war. The Generals…