I met a young waitress a few days ago that was very bubbly and cheerful. At the end of my meal, I thanked her for her service and complimented her on her service. She told me that it may seem weird, but being a waitress was a dream of hers. She qualified it quickly saying,…
There are a few things that I do without thinking much about it. For example, I make coffee each morning the same way I make it every morning. I’m a slight coffee snob because I like fresh ground beans in my morning brew. I can almost make my coffee without thinking much about it. There…
I have had to ask others for help along the way of life. I’ve also been asked to help others along the way too. I’ve been asked for some very challenging help – sometimes I’m simply not qualified to help. At other times, I’ve been asked for help and it’s a question of time commitment.…
I recently reconnected briefly with people that I hadn’t seen in over twenty-five years. It was a bit sobering to realize how old they are as well as how old I am now. Life has a way of moving on. There are others that I’ve been closely connected with over that same period and I…
It is hard for me to see God’s perspective when the details of my own struggles are all up in my face. In the middle of a crisis or struggle, it’s hard to see anything else. It’s hard to think of anything else. I am still learning to pay attention to my perspective. It really…
I have made my share of declarations over the years. I don’t consider myself a powerful person, so my declarations don’t necessarily impact a lot of people. I don’t even know who all reads the things I write here or pays any attention to my life. I do know that the Lord has called me…
I recently had to go to the Optometrist for my annual eye exam. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m old and I’ve been wearing bifocals for nearly 15 years. I’m wear mono lenses, where one lens is for near, and one lens is for far. The doc and I were discussing the…
There are things that seem invisible, but they really aren’t. Yeast is one of those things that is an ingredient in bread, among other things and you can’t really see it. Yeast works by serving as one of the leavening agents in the process of fermentation, which is essential in the making of bread. … Yeast…
I grew up learning about God and His faithfulness. I even learned some characteristics about faith that are not biblical. I’ve heard people make demands of God based on their faith and it’s a bit troubling. I’ve prayed desperate prayers like this myself. I wanted the Lord to show me more – to validate my…
I remember years ago watching “Leave It To Beaver” and how Ward Cleaver (the Dad) was the provider and June Cleaver (the Mom) kept the house all day and had dinner ready for the family when Dad came home. It soon became normal for both husband and wife to work to provide for the family. …