This is two characteristics that are a part of my prayers very often. I need wisdom and insight on a daily basis. I’m not sure how many decisions that I make every day or so, but I need the wisdom of God in all of them. Some decisions appear really simple or “clear cut”, but…
I am a bit of a list maker. It keeps me on track. If I’m organizing my day, I will make a list of things to do. I will sometimes map out my day with lists. I sometimes wish the apps at the grocery story put the coupons in the order of the isles I’m…
I know that there are people who observe what I do and where I go. There are those who have formed an opinion of me without even knowing me. There are people who may think that I’m a weak business leader because of my faith. There are those that believe that I use my faith…
Several years ago, when I was in student ministry, I realized how much help I needed in counseling teenagers. I was only 10 years older than some of the students I was ministering to. I researched some educational opportunities and ended up taking on a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling at the University of…
I adore people who are both loyal and kind. I’ve met people who are genuinely kind, but not loyal. I’ve also met people who are fiercely loyal, but rude and unkind. It’s a well-balanced person who is both loyal and kind. The author of Proverbs, Solomon mostly, gives great insight into how we should live…
I love finding money in a coat pocket that I had forgotten about. I remember looking for treasure as a kid. Nicolas Cage starred in “National Treasure”, a movie released in 2004. I’ve watched it a few times because I love some of the history and theory behind the movie. There are treasure hunters all…
I’ve learned a lot over the course of my life. I’ve learned that stoves are hot. I’ve learned to get in out of the rain if possible. I’ve learned to respect people older than me. I’ve learned to discern what is wise and what is foolish. I wish I could say that I always choose…
I have walked with the Lord a long time. It is sometimes easy to take His Presence or His Power for granted. He never leaves me. He is consistent and faithful – something I still have to work on. He never fails or makes a mistake. He is always on time. There is no one…
This thought is a bit of an oxymoron. People who wear a crown are not usually humble. People who wear a crown are often in a place of power. Homecoming queens wear a crown of popularity. Humility and power are not usually friends. Occasionally, there is a leader with great power and authority who is…
I wake up each morning cultivating a grateful heart. I started a “gratitude snooze” a few months back. I want to thank the Lord for a new day and then I start telling Him thanks for my wife, children, extended family, friends, co-workers, etc.… I know that I have 9 minutes or so to give…