Struggle – Pray!

I usually don’t have a problem going to sleep.  There are times, however, where the stress of life pushes in and it is quite difficult to shut off my brain.  At other times, I wake up in the middle of the night (3:30 AM) and then something pops in my mind and I struggle to…

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Desperate Case

I have prayed some desperate prayers in my journey with the Lord. He has heard me whine and complain. He has heard me beg for help.  I don’t always get what I want, but I’ve learned that He always knows what I need.  When I’m desperate, it skews my view. When I’m desperate my emotions…

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Tests

I have never been afraid of tests, but I’m not a fan of them either. Tests seem to have a pass or fail side to them. If I’m taking a test for a class and I need to score a 90 or above, that is a lot of pressure. I need to know my stuff.…

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Regular Practice

I am a believer in practice. I believe that great athletes practice their craft even when they are not playing. I believe that is exactly what makes them great. When I was a kid, watching Kentucky basketball, there was a player named Kyle Macy – he was an amazing free throw shooter. When the game…

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Promises – Promises

A promise is a declaration of something to be done or not done. It is saying what I will do or won’t do prior to the occasion. I make promises every day to my wife, my family, my friends, my co-workers, clients and customers. If I keep my promises, my honor and integrity grow. If…

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Responded

This word is a word of action. The opposite of responding is ignoring. A response could be negative or positive. I could choose to not respond, which is in fact a response. There are times that I’m looking for a response from someone and I get nothing.  If I’m looking for a response, then I’ve…

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