Joy Of Presence

I must confess that I’m easily distracted during the day with a “buzz” or a “ding” from my phone or my watch. I’m learning that to be fully present with someone, I have to lay my phone down away from me. I also need to disconnect my watch. The thing is, I want to be…

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Holy Place

I grew up learning not to run in the church building. It was treated like a sacred or holy place. Today, the church I attend meets in a gymnasium where people play basketball, pickleball and volleyball. I would suggest that the place is just as sacred as the building where I went to church as…

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Stand Still & Watch

We are in Football Season here in the South and it’s nearly its own religion. It is a bit fun to watch grown men and women get so excited watching other people do stuff. I admit that I like a good football match up. I remember hearing someone say years ago that football is a…

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Competition

I sometimes don’t like competition, but it seems to be everywhere in our world. I dialed back the amount of sporting events I watch until I could get my heart right. I’m not one of these die-hard fans who die my skin the color of my favorite team. Those who know me well, know that…

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Dressed For Success

I don’t consider myself a flashy or fancy dresser. I do iron my shirts and pants each day and try to present myself as professional. I am up early with a quick shave and shower each morning.  I like to start my day with gratitude deep in my heart for all that the Lord has…

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Ready

I like to be prepared for my day. If I have a meeting at 9 AM, I am up early planning and preparing for the meeting. I don’t like to be rushed and then feel ill-prepared for something that is on my calendar. It’s downright embarrassing when I forget to put something on my calendar…

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