I once won a drawing for a door prize. I don’t think I could ever win the lottery. I’m pretty sure I’d have to play the lottery to win the lottery. I have been blessed by others saying kind words about me. I was recently honored by the local board of REALTORS as REALTOR of…
There are many complex and moving parts to each relationship that I have. I have friends that I’ve known for years that I can pick up wherever we left off. I have friends that live close by that I see on a weekly basis. There are friends that I hardly ever see anymore, and our…
There are things that I know and believe to be true, but I can’t prove them. I have confidence in the Lord that others probably think is stupid. I have been through some sufferings and struggles in my life and the Lord was there with me and walked with me through it. The Lord’s Presence…
I’m not much of a connoisseur of clothing. I like nice clothes, but I don’t buy the finest clothes money can buy. My wife is a huge help in buying my clothes because she shops the sale racks. I shop the wholesale club. I also wear “branded shirts” to work each day that display my…
I am an “early riser” and I like to go to bed at a fairly early hour. I feel much better about the day ahead if I have time to prepare and plan. I like to schedule my day instead of my day scheduling me. I like to start my day with some time with…
I love seeing a good craftsman at work. I have had the privilege of working with a friend who can make just about anything with wood. If he can see it, he can make it. I’ve learned that to be a good craftsman, a good set of tools are needed. Along with good tools, a…
When I think about the God of the Universe helping me or paying attention to my prayers, it is humbling. I am convinced of His Presence in me because I’ve seen His work firsthand. I’ve been the recipient of His rescue and His Grace. I know what it’s like to feel lost and I remember…
I actually pray pretty often. I pray about the simplest things as well as the most complex things as well. I pray about conversations. I pray about what to say when I have nothing. I also try hard to listen to the Lord when He answers back by the prompting or nudging of His Spirit…
As I get older, I start thinking about what I’m leaving behind when I arrive in heaven one day. I have five kids, so everything gets divided 5 ways. I’ve acquired a few things and some property. I would like to leave them some material things that would bless them and help them. I really…
I grew up in the country side of Kentucky. I grew up in an era where your word and a hand shake were as good as a written contract. Things are a bit different now. If it isn’t in writing, it’s probably not going to happen. I grew up with values of hard work, honesty…