Posts Tagged ‘beauty’
A Whisper of His Power
There are times when it’s hard to grasp the power that one individual has over another. It can be obvious when I see an abusive relationship where one person is clearly wielding power over the other. It can be physical power, emotional power, or both. As I read Job’s response to his friend Bildad, I…
Read MoreThe Plans of God
I don’t always see God’s hand working in my life. When I look back upon my life, I can see His hand all over the place as He directed my path. I grew up in Casey Creek, Kentucky and went to college in Knoxville, Tennessee. I spent nearly six and a half years in Tennessee…
Read MoreSkin Deep
My Mom used to remind me when I was growing up that “beauty is only skin deep; but ugly goes clear to the bone”. (I googled who it was that said that, and it’s unclear. Redd Foxx or Dorothy Parker are the top two sources given.) I believe that this quote is aimed at being…
Read MoreStarting Over
I remember when I started my career in Real Estate. My start date was February 23, 2003 – 15 years ago this coming week. I had been in full time ministry for a tick over 20 years. My whole working life up to that point had been in ministry. I remember as I started setting…
Read MoreSkin-Deep Beauty
I remember my Mom telling me years ago that “beauty is only skin-deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone”! There is some truth to that for sure. As I’ve grown older and noticed some beautiful people on the outside with diseased hearts. I have to confess that I do try to look nice…
Read MoreBad Looks Good
I have been attracted to bad things many times over the years. Bad things come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Bad things can come from bad people or good people. It is often hard to discern if something is bad or good early on. I need to keep my boundaries clearly in site…
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