I learned about Grace and Mercy later in life. I grew up with rules and regulation galore. It was the way of the church that I was part of. It was the background of my parents. The longer I walk with the Lord, the sweeter and deeper my understanding of grace and mercy becomes. There…
I remember going to one of my first worship events and being blown away by the power and presence of God in the room. I also remember the first time I felt that Lord speaking to me personally. There are many times when I’ve felt the Presence of God in a regular church service. Feeling…
I wear a ring on the third finger of my left hand to remind me of my wedding vows. I can still remember that day over 27 years ago when I said, “I Do” and she did too! The day was very special and memorable. We both exchanged rings to remind us of that big…
I’m an early riser. I’m not sure who to credit or blame, but when I was around 14 years old, I got up early to milk the cows. My Dad milked two cows who gave more milk than the three I was in charge of milking. We milked them by hand. This may have been…
I know what it’s like to be treated favorably and I know what it’s like to be treated unfavorably. I like being treated favorably for sure. There have been people along the way of life who have treated me favorably because of a position or title that I’ve had. I remember being treated unfavorably when…
I usually think that everything is negotiable. In my world as a REALTOR, we negotiate price, possession, and terms when someone is purchasing or selling a home. I also negotiate with my wife about where we’re going to dinner or on vacation. We discuss all sorts of options and then we land on one that…
I have had the privilege of meeting people who are famous. I have met actors and politicians alike. I’ve found that they are human as I am. We have lots of similarities like eating food, sleeping, and getting dressed to take on a new day. They often have more money and possessions than I do,…
There are times when it’s hard to distinguish between two people. They look alike. They walk alike. They talk alike – they could be twins! I can act like others and often look like others. My style of clothing is similar. I can blend in with the best of them. I believe the Lord wants…
I realize that “old” is a relative term. Some who are old still feel young. I’ve also heard that age is just a number. There are days that I feel my age and other days I feel like I can keep up with a 20-year-old. I’m old compared to my children, but compared to my…
I have made many promises over the years. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned the weight of promises and I try to make fewer spontaneous promises. I try to be careful and discerning about the promises I make. Promises kept speak to the integrity of the person making the promise. I take the promises I…