I enjoy watching movies when the hero rescues someone from danger. It’s even more dramatic when the hero is putting his or her life on the line to perform the rescue. Abraham had pleaded with God for the life of his nephew, Lot who was like a son to him. He and Lot has…
There are several times that I will attempt to do something and realize that I’m out of my league. I used to work on my own cars a good bit. On one particular day, I actually tore more up on the car than I fixed. I now leave that to the professional. I think…
I looked around online for the meaning of my name. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn’t find much except that my name was very popular in the early 1960’s – when I was born! I’ve been called DeeeeWayne, DuhWayne and all sorts of variations in between. I really like it when I meet…
This is a word that carries with it a lot of urgency. It can also be traced back to the root word despair. This state of mind can often lead to dumb decisions or irrational behavior. Sarai, Abram’s wife became desperate. The Lord had promised her and Abram a son, but she was starting…
This word is a part of my every day existence. In dealing with the public as well as colleagues in the Real Estate business, I’ve learned to believe what people tell me until I’m proven otherwise. I try to believe in people for the most part. There are some people who’s reputation for dishonesty screams…
I remember an incident that happened to me one of the last times I went white water rafting. I was on a guided trip with a church group going down the Ocoee River. I had my son with me in the raft and he was 12 at the time, I think. The guide had…
It’s really hard to be unselfish. I want what I want when I want it. I do want the biggest piece of cake or the best looking donut. If given the first choice, I will sometimes choose what is best for me without thinking of the other person. I will probably battle selfishness until…
I remember connecting with the Lord in powerful moment and being called to serve Him. I was so blown away and amazed by His love for me that I wanted to whatever He wanted me to do. I can’t really explain this to someone who has never noticed His directing their path. I’ve convinced because…
When my wife and I adopted our youngest son from Nicaragua, we didn’t understand or speak Spanish. We took classes to learn the language, but found it extremely difficult. Our teacher taught Spanish from Mexico and our son spoke Spanish from Nicaragua. I remember the first full day here in the US; I had to…
I feel like I’m well over halfway of my life lived. In fact it’s a bit sobering to have known so many people that I grew up with and went to school & church with who have already passed on from this life. I can’t help but reflect on where I’ve been and where…