I know some of the most sweet, quiet people who are Christ followers. They have a strong and deep faith. They have been Christians for many years. Their faith grew to a certain point and then stopped. I am troubled by this for sure. I was just telling someone yesterday that I’m a different…
I’ve met TROUBLE more than once. In fact, it seems like he/she comes around way too often. I didn’t refer to trouble as “it”, because more often than not, I connect “trouble” to a person. Trouble means “to disturb the mental calm and contentment; worry, distress, agitate, inconvenience, discomfort or disorder”. I don’t usually go…
When I think back at the people the Lord put in my path to teach me and shape my life, I’m humbled and grateful for sure. I grew up on a small church called Roley Christian Church in Casey Creek, Kentucky. It was a small church with occasional drama. Everybody knew everyone and their…
I went to the Braves Games in Atlanta last Friday night and the crowd was pretty big. I’m not a fan of large crowds where you can barely move. The same was true in Magic Kingdom at the time of the parade and also the fireworks. I feel a bit claustrophobic in situations like…
There have been many great examples of faith for me to see over the years. When I think of my family who has gone before me, I can recall quickly their stories of faith. My grandmother (aka Mammie) was a woman of great faith. She was consistent at reading and studying the Word of…
Many years ago, I watched The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. I often wondered what it was like behind the curtain. On more than one occasion, I’ve sat in the audience and watched as people appeared from behind a curtain or behind the stage and wondered what it was like back there. As I grew…
Blood is a substance that is very interesting and intriguing. As far as I know, our scientists haven’t been able to create a substitute substance to replace blood. Blood carries life throughout our bodies. Animals have blood, but it’s different than the blood of humans. I am a blood donor to the Red Cross…
My work world is filled with contracts, promises, addendums to the contract, dates, deadlines and more. It also involves people from all walks of life as well. People and contracts to not always work well, but the contract is intended to be full of promises that each party keeps with the other. Most days…
I’ve heard horror stories of people who have been robbed or held at gunpoint who are then later saved by the police. I’m sure that there are others who are not saved – they are shot or fatally injured. I remember a time several years ago when I almost drowned before being pulled to…
Please don’t read that title and think that I’m excited about being dull & indifferent. These are two negative adjectives that I want to certainly avoid. I don’t even want to be perceived as being dull and indifferent. I want to be preset and fully alive wherever I am. I want to the joy…