I remember as a kid getting more responsibilities from my parents once I had passed the test of obedience. They grew to trust me when I walked in obedience to them. I have learned over the years the deep value in obeying the Lord. He loves obedience. Obedience reveals surrender. Obedience reveals my character. Obedience…
There are lots of people whom I consider good, godly friends. I enjoy being in their presence and simply chatting about life. I have the privilege of serving in the Kingdom of God with people like this. I also enjoy the presence of the people I work with. I profoundly enjoy being in the presence…
This is not a word that is in “The Lord’s Playbook”. He can do anything He wants at any time He wants. He is not bound by our time or our locations. The boundaries that are around my life do not apply to His Presence and His ability. It is impossible for me to fathom…
These two terms are important when it comes to following God. The Lord requires both in my journey with Him. In our working relationships with our employers, they need faithfulness and obedience. One without the other would harm the relationship big time. I’ve been reading about Noah and how his obedience and faithfulness was huge.…
I can remember as a kid being punished by my parents. I remember spankings. I remember being grounded. I remember the disappointment in my parents face when I did things that were wrong on many levels. As I reflect on my upbringing, I don’t always recall the punishment; I recall the fun times we had.…
I learned about obedience at a very young age. My parents and grandparents were great guardians and leaders in my life. They taught me right from wrong. I learned to respect people in authority. I also learned to discern when someone was leading me in the wrong direction. Jesus had spent the last three years…
I know exactly where I was when some momentous things happened in our world. For example, I remember where I was when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in the sky over Florida. I remember vividly the morning of September 11, 2001. Those moments didn’t define me, but those moments had a profound impact on the…
Nearly everyone who is every caught red-handed committing a crime pleads “not guilty”. I can recall many times when I was called out on something that I said or had done, and I denied it strongly. When I’m called out or busted for something, it’s embarrassing for sure. I don’t know that I’ve ever denied…
I have been guilty on many occasions of asking the wrong question. I sometimes ask simply what comes to mind. The more significant questions come out of thought and preparation. It’s easy to ask one-word questions. Jesus was teaching His disciples about the end of time, and I can see Matthew trying to process what…
I do comb my hair each morning before I leave the house, or I throw on an old cap. I am very conscious of how I look. I can’t control the thinning of my hair and the wrinkles in my skin. I can control my overall appearance to some extent. There are people walking around…