I guess that there is such a thing as “accidental disobedience” or ignorance of the law. I’m told that ignorance of the law is not a legitimate or excusable reason for breaking the law. There have been times that I simply didn’t know what to do and I did the wrong thing. There are other…
I grew up learning the value of obedience. I learned that my parents were the first rule of law in my life and then I also learned about the laws of the land. I was tempted on more than one occasion to break the “laws” of my parents as well as the laws of the…
I’ve lived in the United States of America my entire life. I’ve visited other countries and cultures, but the USA has always been home to me. I remember as a young boy learning what is right and wrong. I still remember not having money for some fishing hooks and sinkers and taking them without paying.…
This term means to have “informal influence or power, especially in politics or business”. Sometimes it’s hard to see who’s wielding influence behind the scenes. People who are in political power lean on others close to them for counsel and advice (aka clout). Clout can also come to a leader of significant influence who speaks…
There have been way too many times that my life has chaos for a season. Life can be unpredictable and hard to manage due to circumstances beyond my control. I think that is a pretty good definition of chaos. The Lord can bring calm to chaos. He can bring order in the midst of confusion.…
I’ve been the recipient of good advice on many occasions. I have also ignored good advice because it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. It turns out that good advice and good counsel go hand in hand. I believe the advice given is only as good as the credentials and the experience of the one…
I have had people intentionally disregard me. They refuse to acknowledge or take notice of me. It can hurt my feelings. I have learned that when people act this way, I can’t give too much influence on me and let their attitude and actions “derail” me from moving forward. There was a change at the…
In our country and perhaps in every country there is a rule of law. The law is a set of guidelines and rules that regulate the actions of people who are part of a particular country or community. The laws of a city or community most often apply to those outside the community who are…
I sometimes catch myself wondering what my family heritage will look like in years ahead. I’m not that person who predicts the Lord’s return in the next 15 years. I should really try to live every day like it could be my last day here on earth because it could. If the Lord does not…
This word by definition means choices. In football it means that the ball carrier has the “option” to run, pass, hand off or lateral. For everyday people like me, I have lots of options every day. There are some things on my schedule that are not “options”, but others most certainly are. Each day I’m…