My heart is at the core of my being. I’m not just speaking of my “physical blood-pumping organ”; I’m speaking of my character core. I believe that we act out of our heart more than out of our head/intellect. I don’t think that is a bad thing because God wants our heart to be like…
This word has such a negative effect on me, and most people I know. The people I know are all pretty much alive. All of us who are alive will one day face death. I’ve been rattled by death recently. In the community where I live and work two children have faced death prematurely. These…
This is a big word with some pretty deep meaning. To understand means to perceive the intended meaning of words or a specific concept from other people. It is often hard to understand why people do the things they do. It is also hard to understand why I sometimes do the things I do. I…
There are times when the Word is light and simple. There are other times when it’s heavy and complex. The quest to find truth is simple, yet it’s not easy. I believe that Truth is found in a person – Jesus. He is the access to God, The Father. Living out the Truth I’ve found…
I like to plan things out and then work the plan. Please don’t misunderstand I love spontaneity as well. I actually love “planned spontaneity” the best. It feels like you’re “winging” it, but there is method behind the madness. I have plans for today. I have put items on my agenda that I plan to…
I used to hear the saying that “Money can’t buy happiness.” My response was, “I’d sure like to see for myself. As I’ve gotten older, I realize that Solomon was wise and spot-on many of these wise sayings and proverbs. I’ve seen the love of money destroy marriages and families. I’ve seen the mismanagement of…
The English language is a funny language sometimes. For example, the word content can mean the “something included in a book or a container” or it can mean a “state of satisfaction with present circumstances”. I had not thought much about our language until my youngest son Luke came on the scene and his native…
I heard so many positive comments about the movie that came out in the year 2000 called, “Pay It Forward”. The movie is about a young boy who tries to make the world a better place after the teacher gives him that chance. It is a concept that has been around since the Lord started…
I have done things over the years that I thought were really good ideas at the time. I’ve invested my time and sometimes even my money in what I thought to be really productive ideas and concepts only to have them fail or not really materialize. As I get older, I’ve realized that I’m right…