I have known the power of forgiveness for many years. I learned lots about the depth of The Lord’s forgiveness of men when it was clear that I needed to forgive some people who had hurt me deeply. I can’t begin to put into words the depth of my pain when my spirit was crushed.…
I’ve been a part of a parade on the fourth of July. I’ve never been the honoree, but it’s fun riding on a float or walking through seeing the people gathered along the route. The purpose of celebrating is the Independence Day we celebrate. Jesus became the honoree in procession because of His reputation and…
I have had to wear glasses since I was in college. My eyesight is not horrible, but it needs help for sure. I can hardly imagine what it would be like to be completely blind. I can’t imagine not seeing what my wife and family look like. I can’t imagine not seeing trees, sunrises, or…
I heard a podcast where the speaker asked if there was any other kind of leadership. He was implying that servant leadership is leadership. I’ve seen leaders abuse their power and their authority over others. I’ve seen leaders that were too good to clean up a mess that someone else made. I’ve seen leaders that…
There are so many things that are not as they appear to be. There are families that seem to be healthy that are broken. There are businesses that seem successful that are failing. Appearances can be deceiving. I think it’s important to look past the appearances before drawing a conclusion. I remember being enamored with…
I’m not really a minimalist, but I’d like to. I have acquired a few possessions that I can certainly do life without. There are some possessions that I like more than others. I live in the USA where for the most part, we are a nation of great wealth. I’ve been to places where they…
I think there is a kid in all of us. I sometimes think back to what life was like when I was eight or ten years old. I remember my parents and grandparents looking out for me. I remember my mom cooking some of my favorite foods and my Mammie would make goodies as well.…
I remember a neighbor of ours when I was very young having a disease called “hardening of the arteries”. She was a widow who appeared to have it all together. She had a nice home that she cared for. She was kind and friendly. She started deteriorating as the disease brought devastation to her body.…
I know it’s a “first world” problem when I don’t have enough salt on my food. I sometimes put extra seasoning on my food without tasting first to see if it needs more. I usually assume that it doesn’t have enough for me. There are people with health issues that can’t have any salt on…
I’ve grown up in a Christian Church all my life. I’ve visited just about every denominational church as well. The “competition” among churches is a bit bothersome. We seem to focus more on our differences than the One Person we all have in common – Jesus. I would argue that on areas of doctrine, most…