This can be a delicate concept, yet one of the most powerful, emotional bonds. When I trust someone, I let them inside my life and my heart in a different way than the average person. I have a limited number of trust-worthy people that I can manage, so I have to be picky. My wife…

I remember learning the story behind the “show me state” of Missouri. The story made me smile. I am a bit like that when I don’t fully understand a concept or an explanation – just show me.  There are times when I need the Lord to show me the way to go.  According to Isaiah,…

I’ve gone to all the Central High School Football games this year. I must say that it’s easier to sit in the stands and cheer the players on than it would be to suit up and join them on the field. They are playing hard and appear to me to be well coached. I often have…

One of the principles that I’ve learned in my journey with the Lord over the past several years is to constantly look to Him.  Sometimes without words, I simply look to Him.  I look to Him for direction. I look to Him for wisdom. I look to Him for strength. I look to Him to…

There are people who pray really long beautiful prayers. I’ve also heard simple prayers that aren’t so eloquent.  I think the Lord loves simple, conversational type prayers.  I’ve got to remember that He’s looking at my heart more than He’s listening to my words.  The women of Moab prayed a pretty simple prayer out of…

There are days that are pivotal in my life. These can be days that are very positive and good or very negative and bad. There are times when a deal is about to blow apart and my buyer is about to “take a hostage”, then there are days that the deal comes back from the…

Sometimes I go through life not thinking much about the power of God. As I study His Word I notice that throughout history He took out entire nations if they were wicked and disobedient.  I remember His judgment against Sodom & Gomorrah. He gives notice that punishment is coming. He shows the right way to…

Today is Halloween in the United States. This has to be my least favorite holiday and/or tradition.  Some people love to scare people with crazy costumes and abnormal behavior. Others love to give out candy to strangers dressed up in costume. There are images of carved pumpkins, spiders, snakes, rats, ghosts, etc… that make up…

I believe that most people love to talk. I enjoy talking about my family or my stuff. I know what I know from my life experiences. I certainly don’t know everything, but I know some things. I actually know some things that don’t work because I’ve experienced failure.  I’m not a fan of people who…

Our country is in the middle of a presidential election cycle and we probably could not be more divided.  I do love democracy and the way our nation is structured. It sometimes falls upon the people to re-elect leaders or elect new leaders – depending on our perception of the job they are doing. I…