I’ve heard this song since I was small kid and it had been going on for generations. When I first realized my need for grace, the song had a much stronger hold on me. This morning I came across the story of the Prodigal son. I feel like I understand both sides of the same…
I appreciate the service that mirror provides. You can see things about yourself that you might not otherwise see. You can also divert a ray of light in a different direction. Probably the primary use of a mirror is to see how I look to other people. I can get my hair combed right and…
There are people who are very generous with their money, their time and resources. These are people who have experienced the blessing of giving to others. I believe this to be a characteristic given to us by our Creator. He is the epitome of generosity. He is so patient and understanding with me and I’m…
Jesus gives a powerful teaching on prayer. His disciples ask Him to teach them to pray and He begins to tell a story. The story ends up being about PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER. I think He is teaching a powerful truth about prayer – Keep at it! I think Jesus was endorsing praying multiple times over…
I remember as a young boy learning the Cub Scout motto: “Be Prepared”. I learned early on that to be prepared means to think through what’s next or where I’m about to go next. I learned that to have a good outcome, we have to prepare some things ahead of time. Jesus was at the…
I remember becoming a Christian in 3rd grade. I was old enough to know that I wanted to be a fireman before that. After accepting Jesus and being baptized, I wanted to become a minister. I felt like that is what God wanted me to be. He did a lot of shaping of my heart…
I love good garden vegetables and fruits. My father-in-law has a great garden. My parents also have a big garden every year growing squash, corn, green beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, okra, peppers, etc… The food that is grown there seems to just taste better because of the love and labor put into it. Sometimes the gardens…
I remember seeing bumper stickers and magnets years ago that read: “Christians aren’t perfect – just forgiven”. I thought that I understood that phrase, but I was reminded of its truth again this morning. There are many believers whose joy has been stolen because they don’t feel forgiven and saved. They constantly feel like they…
I remember the first home my parents bought when I was very young. The home had 6 acres or so with it and an apple orchard of like 8 or 10 trees. I remember my Mom and Mammie (Grandmother) processing apples by drying them for apple pies later. The trees needed treatment to keep the…
I remember asking WHY my parents were telling me to do something when I was a kid and I got the answer: “Because I said so”. As I grew older, that was no longer good enough. I needed to understand the why. As a kid, I was ok with their answer. As a parent, I…