I want to be known after my life here is complete for being faithful to the Lord. I want to “Always Trust” Him in everything. It sounds like something that is easy, but it’s a bit harder that I sometimes think. It’s easy in the middle of a successful season to take all the credit.…
I looked up the word repent for a simple definition and found that it means to feel sorry and regretful for past actions or behavior. I realize that to repent is action oriented. It is not a passive place. If I repent, it is in response to noticing my sin, my misstep, my selfish behavior…
I grew up as long as I can remember going to church on Sunday. I was definitely a rule follower for the most part. I did all the things I was supposed to do to look like a Christian. I knew how to say all the right words. I could pray a nice prayer that…
I remember hearing a preacher say that he had never seen a hearse pulling a U-Haul trailer to the cemetery. His point was clear, that the things we earn and possess here on earth can’t be taken with us into eternity. Our earthly possessions sometimes become the end-all goal of life – to acquire more…
I remember when my children were very young. I was constantly teaching them of things that were dangerous to them. I had to explain that the stove was often hot. I had to explain how electricity can kill. There were many things that were dangerous until they were taught how to manage it or navigate…
I enjoy watching a strong, honorable leader at work. A good leader is a good listener. A good leader is secure in himself or herself. A good leader has deep inner strength. A good leader is also a good follower. A good leader is also accountable. I realize that I’m barely scratching the surface describing…
I like to be prepared for my day. If I have a meeting at 9 AM, I am up early planning and preparing for the meeting. I don’t like to be rushed and then feel ill-prepared for something that is on my calendar. It’s downright embarrassing when I forget to put something on my calendar…
I recently learned of an older pastor who visited our area. He was known for his ministries in Kentucky & Tennessee for many years. He served the Lord faithfully. He is nearing 90 years old and his family is taking him on visits to some of the places he served or to visit people with…
As I get older, I realize why older people are reflective and look back at their past a lot. It’s often because things are a lot clearer now. It’s also because we’ve lived longer in the past on this earth than we’ll live in the future. It doesn’t mean, older folks are not excited about…
There are times when things appear so big, but in reality, they are small. There are other times when some things appear really small and insignificant, and it’s really big and very significant. I think sometimes the lens I look through can be very distorted and a bit wacked out. If I look at life…