Daily Bible Reading

I like getting up early and spending some time with the Lord in His Word. I feel like during this time of reading His Word, He always speaks into my heart through His Word. I feel like I learn more about Him and more of Him. I believe this time each morning has shaped my…

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Daily Duty

I have all sorts of daily duties. I have self-imposed many of these things upon myself. I see them as routines.  I read a book several years ago called “2 Second Lean” by Paul A. Akers. It caused me to think of the small segments (seconds) of time that I have each day. If I…

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Desperate Leadership

I know what it’s like to be in charge and yet not sure how to go where we are supposed to go. There are those who are put in leadership position without leadership ability. “If you’re leading and no one is following, then you’re just taking a walk.” (Afghan proverb) Leadership is not always easy…

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First

I’ve heard sports fanatics say the guy is second place is the first loser. I do take issue with that in practical terms, as they were almost first. There are lots of other competitors who didn’t even get close to first. There is only one “first”.  There are events in our lives that we remember…

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Reminder

I have recently been making a list of things that I’m trying to accomplish during the day. I used to use a reminder app on my phone. There is some science behind actually writing down the things I need to remember. It just sticks differently in my brain.  I also think there is something good…

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Sacred vs. Common

There are lots of things in our culture that used to be sacred but is now common. There used to be subjects that were never discussed in public that are not part of our common conversations when the subject comes up.  I feel like if I were to give examples, I might be invading the…

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