Enemy Opposition

I have had people not like me because of a position I hold. They may have never met me or even spoken to me, but they just don’t like me.  I probably can’t do anything about that. It’s like people saying things about the people running for political office. There are many who have formed…

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Enemies

I have tried my best to avoid having enemies. I do remember the first time I was personally attacked by someone whom I thought was a supporter of mine when I was first in youth ministry. It became obvious later that I was being attacked because of the position I held, rather than against me…

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IF

I don’t know if there is a smaller word in the English vocabulary/language that has more power than the word “if”. The entire meaning of a sentence or even the whole book can hinge on this one small two-letter word. This is a word that is used as a conjunction mostly, but also as a…

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Heart Change

I know that the only thing we can count on as constant is change. My life is constantly changing. I actually like growing, although I’m not as excited about change in my body as I age! I am a bit slower than I once was, but I feel like my mind is still growing as…

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Angst Toward Enemies

The Real Estate industry is an unusual business. I must cooperate with my competitor.  Most often, when I have a listing, I’m counting on one of my competitors to bring me a qualified buyer. Most real estate agents are REALTORS and are secure in what they bring to the mix on behalf of their client…

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Blind Fight

I’m not much of a fighter per se, but I am really not afraid of a fight. I will fight to protect those I love. I will fight to protect the principles I believe in. I will fight to defend myself against someone trying to harm me. Jesus often spoke about turning the other cheek.…

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