I used to have this real distaste for TV Preachers. I remember when some of them were pretty much actors on TV, because on TV they appeared to be deeply spiritual and honorable. However, their life behind the scenes was pretty wild and despicable. The truth tends to find its way out and these TV…
I think our voice is an amazing part of who we are. I’ve lost my voice before due to laryngitis and it’s no fun. I can hardly imagine not having a voice to speak and convey the things on my mind and in my heart to others. I’ve had the opportunity to see vocal chords…
I love those two words. I try to use them pretty often so that they disarm people who might otherwise think I’m frustrated or upset. I really want those two words to be a deep part of who I am. I want to choose NOT to worry about anything, but to trust God with everything! …
I read this slogan several years ago. It was the theme of a youth conference and it has stuck in my head as a good slogan for my life as a Christ-follower. I want to BE a child of God. I want BE-lieve in Him. I want to BE loved by Him. I want to…
The Cub Scout motto has been around for many years. I remember learning it as a child being introduced to the scouting program at my home church in Kentucky. Those two words were very easy to remember. I do not always fulfill them, however, if I am prepared for whatever it is I’m planning to…
A good reputation is built up over time with consistent behavior that is honorable. The word is defined as: “the general opinion or belief that are generally held about someone or something”. To a large extent, my behavior today affects my reputation today and going forward. When a teacher is too strict, they have that…
This is an amazing word that contains so much warmth and honesty. It is over used, abused, misused and sometime simply trivial. It often carries with it such depth and far-reaching consequences that it really is hard to wrap my head completely around the depth of its meaning. In our English language, we use that…
My journey of life has taught me much about prayer. I have been a weak prayer warrior and I’ve been a strong prayer warrior. I should explain that when I say I’m a weak prayer warrior my faith is weak. My spiritual journey has its ups and downs. It is deeper and stronger some seasons…
I like tactful people. They have a good “edit” machine inside their head. I also like for people to be direct. There are times when the truth stings a bit. I do like to hear the truth spoken to me in love. I’m not crazy about someone “beating around the bush” to tell me something…
One thing I’ve noticed about wise people – they don’t talk as much as I do. That might be actually pretty easy to do. After all, my job is sales and marketing. I think the real game changer is that the reason wise people don’t talk as much is because they are listening. I could…