Hand-Off

I remember watching track and field events when my son Luke was involved as a freshman in High School. The relay races were interesting as the athletes practiced the hand off. There were many times where the race was won or lost at the hand-off. I’ve also witnessed a leadership hand-off. This is the case…

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Double Portion

I have been blessed way more than I deserve. I am doing my best to live in a season of gratitude due in large part to my awareness of how blessed I am. I feel the Lord’s Presence in me and on me through His Holy Spirit. I want to honor His Presence in me…

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All In

These two words have multiple applications. I first heard them when someone was playing cards and they felt confident that the cards they were holding would win and the put all their chips in. I recently heard these words in reference to following the Lord.  I do want to be fully committed, all in, when…

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Famous

I used to want to be famous. There is a part of me that still wants people to know me and like me. As I grow older, I’m ok for people just to know me – it doesn’t “rock my boat” as much if people don’t like me. I’ve been following the Lord for many…

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Great Generation

My Grandpa (aka Pappy) was part of The Great Generation who made it through the Great Depression and fought in WWII to save our nation from those seeking to destroy our way of life. I’ve had the privilege to hear him tell stories and to see how He lived. I know why that generation was…

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Generational

There are some things that are handed down from generation to generation. There are habits, traits, attitudes and skills that parents and grandparents can pass on to their future generations. Some of these habits, traits, attitudes and skills that are passed down are great – but some are definitely not.  I’ve met kids whose parents…

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