June is a time when there are lots of weddings. It’s beautiful to see a bride and groom meeting for the wedding ceremony. I believe that marriage is a beautiful concept designed by God. Before the wedding, there is usually an engagement period and often an engagement ring is given to the bride-to-be. That ring…
I remember years ago learning what the term equity meant in terms of my house. If the value was more than what it was worth in the market, then I had equity. A lot of people borrow against this equity to make home improvements among other things. Another definition for this term is “the quality…
I love hearing about something great for the very first time. It’s like something new and exciting has been uncovered and I get to see it for the first time- exciting stuff. I even love the anticipation of something about to be shown. There are times when something that I’ve really anticipated being revealed and…
I love the word “upright” – I don’t really use it much day to day, but I know it’s meaning clearly when I’m setting something “upright”, maybe in a vertical position. Another meaning of the word is “strictly honest & honorable”. An honorable and honest person does not go unnoticed. I believe when I walk…
I like hearing new songs, especially if I connect with them in some way. Sometimes a new song sounds like an old song remade. It’s crazy how songwriters keep coming up with new ways to say “I Love You” to our significant other. There are also new songs written and saying “I Love You Lord”…
I love to sing. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t sing. Singing was just something we did at home, church, all sorts of places. As I’ve gotten older, I realize the significance of singing to the Lord. I’ve learned to express my heart in ways I couldn’t do with out music added in.…
There are times that this is most effective prayer I can pray. I know from experience that the Lord hears my cry for help. I don’t need eloquence in prayer – I need to be real and plain spoken. The Lord knows my heart before my words are spoken. I have the “cart before the…
I do understand beginnings and endings. Someone once said, “All good things must come to an end”. I’m not sure if the person who coined that idiom really knew the Lord. I’ve witnessed life being born and I’ve witnessed death. I do have a hard time wrapping my head around eternity. Everything I know and…
I love music. It’s been called the universal language. It can inspire, encourage and comfort. I’m thankful for my Grandma Hicks who loved music and passed that love on to her family. She grew up in the mountains of Boone, NC and played the guitar since she was a little girl. I remember going to…
There have been times when I watch a scary movie that it’s hard to go to sleep hearing things. My mind is busy and my adrenaline has opened up the gates. I’m really trying to settle down and rest. I’ve locked all the doors and I’ve checked the house alarm system so I should feel…