In my work world of Real Estate the comps (aka comparable) really matter when it comes to learning the market value of a particular house (aka: subject property). It’s actually a comparison of one property to another that is similar in location, size and current condition. The value of the property is largely determined by…
I am not a fan of braggers. A bragger is someone who talks with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s own achievements, possessions or abilities. A bragger seeks to elevate himself or herself above everyone else. I have to confess that there are times in my life when this describes me. I am not proud…
I am aware that I don’t always give some activities 110%. Quite frankly, I can do some things pretty well without trying too hard. I am admitting that I half-heartedly go through the motions to get some things done. This is not a good way to operate. It leaves room for lots of mistakes and…
Fear can absolutely paralyze me. I am generally not a fearful person, but occasionally something happens and I sort of lock down or cower in fear. As I grow closer to the Lord, the instances of fear are much fewer and farther between. I can’t be describe or explain how much confidence that I have…
There are times when two opposing sides reach a point where they can’t agree or work things out and a conflict is about to begin. There are times when diplomacy reaches the end of its rope. In Isaiah the Israelites were faced with a serious threat from the King of Assyria. Their situation was challenge…
There have been many instances in my life when the Lord simply saved the day. I was down and out because it seemed like my day had been one continuous train wreck until He stepped in. I think sometimes the struggles and trials I go through are a test. I don’t believe that God uses…
As I read the Old Testament I’m amazed at how God created the world, but also how engaged and involved in creation He was. He had His people that He lead, He protected, He provided and He punished. The Lord built the earth and is still in charge of it. Isaiah reminded me of this…
There are places that I can go that are very peaceful and serene settings. There are other places that I can that are extremely noisy and distracting. I’m learning that with the Presence of God in my heart, I can have peace and even serenity in the midst of the noisy situations. The Presence of…
There are times when I hear words, but I don’t understand them. There are times when I see something with my eyes but I’m not sure what to make of it. There also times when I know what I want to say, but it doesn’t come out the way I intended. This passage that I…
In a battle there are those in the midst of the battle – hand-to-hand combat. There are also those in command who are at a distance with perspective on the battle at hand. Then there are those who are the top leaders of the country who are looking from a perspective of not only this…