I have noticed warning signs before. I especially noticed speeding signs that say “Radar Enforced” or “Strictly Enforced”. There are other times when I see the speed limit sign and it doesn’t have the same effect. When I see a police car ahead, I automatically let off the accelerator. Some warnings affect me differently than…
I have not always loved secrets. As a kid growing up I wasn’t super good at keeping a secret. I always felt the need to tell someone. On Seinfeld it’s referred to as “the vault”. My “vault” wasn’t so secure. As an adult, I’ve learned the importance of secrets and confidentiality. Secrets that get out…
I remember as a kid learning great truth from an object lesson that my Sunday School teacher would use. I remember Maxine Webb teaching me with coffee cups that she brought from home. She had a cup that was dirty on the outside but clean on the inside. Then she had a cup that was…
I have two sons still at home and they are nearing the time in their life where they will be able to drive. The process in Georgia is to take a written test at age 15 and then spend a year learning to drive. They must past the written test in order to get their…
I remember as a child getting quite a few spankings. I know that people who know me now would find that hard to believe. My parents were not shy about discipline and punishment. I remember my Dad saying, “this is going to hurt me more than it hurts you.” I’m thinking, “yeah right”. Then I…
Recently I was challenged to write what a perfect day would look like for me. I was to give as much detail as possible down to the sights and sounds of each minute. I was the dream about what my most perfect day on this planet would look like. I have to confess that this…
There are times when a true or false question is easy. Then there are times when the question is worded such that I can’t be sure. The same is true with teachers of God. There are times that I hear preachers and teachers speak very clearly and distinctly something that I’m not sure is true…
When I see the words: “This is what the Lord says”, I’ve learned to believe it. I don’t necessarily believe the person who is saying it. I think anyone can claim to hear from the Lord, but ONLY people with the Holy Spirit in them actually hear from Him. I believe the Lord speaks directly…
This is a small one-syllable word that carries with it some pretty significant meaning and movement. The word “change” can be a noun or a verb. Either way it’s used, it implies movement or making something different. There are things that I do in nearly the same way every day – I go to the…
I will confess that listening has not always been a “strong suit” of mine. I can be distracted easily by what I’m going to say next instead of really “tuning in” to what someone else is saying. I am working at improvement in this area. I’ve been reading books, and blogs on listening. I’m trying…