I have learned to push forward even when I’m struggling inside. I’ve also learned to smile even when I’m hurting inside. I have learned to “fake it until I make it”. I can look like I’ve got it all together on the outside, but inside I’m a “jacked up mess”. I know people who look…
I’ve had the privilege to have a few days off last week with some long-time friends that I met while in college back many years ago. We met in Bible College and we all had a desire to be involved in ministry in some form or fashion. We get together once each year to play…
There are many things that appear very urgent in my world. There are times when I’ve got an issue with my HVAC, water heater, plumbing or something else around the house. At other times, I need brakes on one of my vehicles or a sound develops in the vehicle that I haven’t heard before. It…
It sometimes blows my mind that the One and Only Son of God came to serve instead of being served. He held the highest place on earth given Him by Creator God, but He chose serving. The most powerful person on earth today has lots of people serving him. Jesus came in such a humble…
I have watched a lot of people that were older than me. I was trying to figure out something about life and relationships. I saw these people as mentors and leaders in my life. My parents and grandparents were among my first mentors as I watched them carefully. I remember looking up to people in…
When I’m asked this question, it seems to give me permission to share an opinion. I’m not sure that is what is being asked. I think I’m being asked the question because of my experience or knowledge. When attorney’s ask questions, they are gathering information. When they are asking questions from a different angle or…
I grew up hearing about God’s love. At church we sang songs about God’s love. I heard stories from the Bible about God’s love. I remember accepting God’s love in third grade. I went from wanting to be a fireman to wanting to be a preacher. I’m thankful to have the opportunity to serve in…
I’ve made too many mistakes in my life to count and I’m sure I will make more in the time I have left on earth. A mistake is “an action or judgement that is misguided or wrong”. I have not made a lot of intentional mistakes, but I still have made some mistakes out of…
I see the motive as the thought behind the action or activity. I’ve done things before without thinking much. I’ve also done things thinking about how this will appear to others. Motives are usually secret and personal. If I open up and speak about my motive, then I become much more authentic and vulnerable. I…
I’ve been self-employed nearly my whole working career. Taxes are a bit of a sore subject for self-employed because there is no one to do the withholding on their behalf. We must do our own withholding and pay our own social security with no match from an employer. There is great danger when young people…