This is a hard season of life here on earth for sure. It’s hard to see people in what appears to be their prime of life struggling and suffering. I’ve had way too many friends that have died of COVID and left families behind to try to carry on. I heard a great quote the…
Intentions are not actions. They are more accurately “planned action”. I have often had the best of intentions on to forget or “drop the ball”. Intentions are often a false sense of contribution to others or a particular situation. You can’t “spend” intention. Action defeats intention 100% of the time. I think all of Jesus’…
I love looking back through pictures and videos and see the faces of special people in my life and the moments we had together. There are huge impactful moments and there are simple little moments that are big now, but they were simple at the time. If had known when the last conversation was going…
This is a two-word question that I ask a lot. When I’m at the grocery store or the mechanic shop looking at a repair. How much money does it cost? How much time will it take? How much time do I have? How much more can I take? I think it’s wise to ask questions…
I heard a quote not long ago that said, “Gratitude not expressed is the same as ingratitude”. I have been on a mission to express my gratitude to the Lord for all He is doing and has done in my life. I’m also trying to be deliberate at expressing my gratitude to others who have…
I know that I’m responsible my actions. There is the rule of law that requires that I behave withing it’s boundaries. There is a code of behavior in my profession that I live by. I also am responsible for “inaction”. As a Christ-follower, He calls me to love and serve others. I can’t simply ignore…
I come from a musical family. My Grandma Hicks was in her 80’s when we would go visit. She lived in a nursing home, but she loved to play guitar. We would wheel her out and get her set up and she would entertain the other guests and us as well. She grew up play…
As I begin my day, I’d like to be as prepared as possible for the day ahead. My wife and I also like to travel some with our 5th Wheel camper, and it takes lots of preparation for a trip. I think preparation is an important part of nearly every activity. I need to think…
I’m not known for my patience. I’ve learned over the years NOT to pray for patience. When my wife and I are planning to leave at a certain time, I’m that guy who is ready to roll at that time. She has learned that about me and she is mostly on time. I realize that…
I am not a huge exercise fanatic. A person can look at the shape of my body and come to that conclusion. I do have endurance in many other areas for sure. When I take a few minutes to reflect over my life I have endured some hardship, suffering and setbacks. I’m still here plugging…