Obedience Brings Honor

I went through a bit of rebellion period in my younger years. (I know it’s hard to imagine!) I challenged everything my parents and anyone in authority had to say. I was still at home, so I really didn’t go anywhere or do anything major out of rebellion. I won’t disclose some of the stupid…

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The Patience of God

I don’t consider myself a patient person. In fact, I am rather impatient. I learned several years ago NOT to pray for patience.  I have really calmed down some over the years and I’ve discovered the value of patience.  The Lord’s patience is mind blowing. He has displayed great patience with me over the years…

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I Need Help

There are times I need another set of hands. There are times that I simply can’t get all the stuff on my daily to-do-list completed and I need help. I’m thankful for friends, staff and colleagues who are always willing to pitch in and help.  I think God wired us for relationship. I think we…

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Commitment Kept

I love seeing an older couple who have been committed in marriage for many years. You can see it in their eyes and in their presence. They decided that they would remain committed to the other for life. The days turned into weeks, the weeks turned into months and the months turned into years and…

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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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Follow Through

There are times that I’m better at this than others. It’s one thing to follow through on a phone call or an email or simple paperwork needed to get the work completed. I been told for years to complete my “follow through” on my golf swing. I’ve resigned to the fact that I’m a “hacker”…

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