Trust – Rejoice – Sing

I try to start every day with the Lord in His Word. This one activity has done more to help me grow in my faith, than anything I have ever done.  I went to Bible College. I served as a youth pastor for 20 years. I have delivered messages to the church. I have officiated…

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Thanks & Praise

When my kiddos were small, I tried often to “catch them being good” and reward them for good behavior. It seemed there were seasons where all I did was punish bad behavior. It was way more fun to catch them doing good for sure.  When I think of some of the things I’ve done as…

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Worship Leaders

I’m a big fan of the people who lead my heart in worship. I have a long list that begins with the people who lead at church. I’m not just speaking of the vocalists. There are drummers, keyboardist, bass guitarist, guitar players, saxophone players who play the music. There vocalists who sing and harmonize with…

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Praise The Lord Anyway

There are times when I’m tired and irritable and don’t “feel” like praising the Lord. I believe I should praise even when I don’t “feel” like. I’ve learned many times over the years that my feelings are quite fickle. My “feelings” can “turn on a dime” – in other words – they can go from…

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Glad

I try to see the glass half full instead of half empty. I try hard to be an optimist – one who expects a favorable outcome or one who takes a favorable view of most every situation. I sometimes fail miserably at this. It is sometimes a challenge to be an optimist and a “realist”…

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Overwhelmed By Grace

I remember hearing the word “grace” when I was a kid. I think it was something we said over our food. Later in my life I came face to face with my need for grace. I learned what it really was. For several years of my life, I thought I could be good enough to…

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