When I hear these two words from another, I know the need and the desperation that is felt. I have prayed some desperate prayers. I have seen some desperate prayers answered the way I prayed. I’ve also seen prayers answered differently than I prayed or imagined they might be answered. I once heard a quote…
I can set a reminder on my phone to bring my attention to something that I want to remember to do. For example, I have a reminder on my phone that goes off each day reminding me to pray after lunch. I give the Lord thanks for my food and His provision at lunch, but…
When you ask me a question about something I’m very familiar with, I answer with confidence. My knowledge and experience often give me the confidence to speak into that question. There are times when I’m not as confident and I should be open and honest about what I do know and what I don’t know.…
I have several convictions. I have always defined convictions as “my opinion set in concrete”. It is officially defined as a “firmly held belief or opinion”. When my convictions are set in concrete, they are very hard to move or change. It is not impossible to change my convictions, but it usually takes a jackhammer…
I listen to a podcast a couple of times a week called “It’s A Good Life” led by Brian Buffini, a businessman from San Diego who leads the largest business coaching company in the USA for sure and probably the world. At the end of each podcast episode, he asked his guests: “What does the…
I grew up learning to “honor my father and mother”. I was reminded that things I did or said brought either honor or shame to my family. My last name should mean something in the small community where I lived growing up. As I grew up and grew closer to the Lord, I realized that…
I must confess that there are times when I’ve had a “critical spirit” about me. The people who know me well, know that it’s not real often. I must catch myself when I’m in a funk and I’m negative about almost everything and everyone. Usually when I find myself in this spot, I’m truly miserable…
I’m not one who enjoys formal “dress up” events. I don’t mind wearing a nice pair of slacks, shirt, and sports coat. I can even wear a tie in some circumstances. I prefer casual dress any day of the week. When I’m on summer vacation, I dress in shorts, t-shirt, and sandals. I do try…
Being honorable implies worthy of honor. An honorable person is known for being honest, fair, and worthy of respect. An honorable person seeks to live up to high principles of truth and doing the right thing. We often call judges and persons who hold high office “your honor”. Paul reminds the church at Rome about…
I remember as a kid, I was never chosen first for the kick ball game or the dodge ball game. I wasn’t the last one chosen, but I remember never being the first. My physical ability has always what I call average. I’m not trying to put myself down, I’m just being real. I will…