Protection

It looks like a rainy day today in Georgia. I will usually have an umbrella in my truck to protect me from getting too wet when I’m out in the rain. On sunny days, I need protection from too much sun. When it’s cold I usually wear a coat. At times these things are for…

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Protect

When my children were small, I was careful to protect them. When they were old enough to walk around, I had to “child-proof” the house. They didn’t know that electrical outlets would harm them. They didn’t know that the book on the table would hurt if it landed on their foot. They didn’t know that…

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Protective Presence

I’m thankful for all the protective equipment that has been invented or built for our law enforcement and our fire fighters. These men and women put their own lives at risk for people they don’t even know.  I thankful when I hear stories of how their protective equipment like a bullet-proof vest of the fire-retardant…

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Traveling Mercies

For as long as I can remember when my family leaves for a trip, we stop at the end of my driveway and ask the Lord to protect us, guide us and give us traveling mercies on our trip. We used to go to Kentucky to see my family about four times per year. I’m…

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The Spirit of The Law

There are times where the letter of the law overtakes the “spirit of the law” or the intent. I’ve watched as lawmakers pass a new law intended to provide protection of people when the new law, unintentionally causes harm to others.  There are laws that are hard and strict. There are other laws that are…

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Repentance & Obdience

I have grown up knowing what obedience means. My parents taught me to respect and obey the authority figures in my life. I’m aware that there are “bad actors” in authority, but the majority of people in positions of authority are good and honorable. I was taught to respect my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles…

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