I believe that this is a state of mind or a position of my heart rather than an amount of money given away. Generosity is often connected with money more than any other thing. Money always seems to be the right color and size when it comes to birthday gifts for a family member. When…
What comes out of my mouth in the way of words speaks volumes about what is going on inside my heart. Jesus said, “…for out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks”. My words are important. The context of my words is crucial. King Solomon has much to say about this. Check this…
There are people who simply know it all. I mean they know just about everything – at least they think they do. I’ve never met a “know it all” that I thought was also a wise person. People who “know it all” are usually quite ignorant or several levels. I didn’t say they were stupid,…
There are valuable possessions – then there are priceless possessions. I’ve seen some beautiful pieces of jewelry, art, and furniture that very precious and rare. It seems that everything around me has a price point value. Everything can be purchased for some amount of money. For example, the violin that was reportedly played on the…
The older I get, the more forgetful I seem to become. I do remember quite a bit, but there are times it seems I’d forget my head if it weren’t attached at the neck! When I think of the word forget, I see it as “failure to remember” something. It can also mean that I’m…
I am a list maker. I like going to the grocery story with a list. I like making a “to do list” to map out my day or to complete a project. I sometimes make a list when trying to make a big decision – a list of the pros & cons. I’ve probably been…
I’ve enjoyed the panoramic setting on my phone. I can take full panoramic pictures and it will stitch them together into one super picture. When I had the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon last year, this camera option was how I shot most of my photo’s because the view was much more encompassing of…
There are times when someone says something and it is enough. There is no more commentary needed. After reading this passage in Proverbs this morning – I have nothing more to say. It was enough said. Check this out… 20 My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. 21 Do not…
There are all kinds of physical work that I can do to keep my body in decent shape. I can also exercise regularly. I still think it’s important to go to the Doctor for routine check-ups to make sure that nothing is going on that I’m not aware of. I think one thing the doctor…
I think wisdom is a continuing work in progress. I will describe wisdom as: “the quality of having experience, knowledge and good judgment; the quality of being wise.” I do believe for the most part, as I get older, I get wiser. I think life experiences alone can give me wisdom that a young inexperienced…