I work hard to be my best on most days. I don’t want to disappoint people I serve and work with. There are days that I feel totally spent. There are days that I’m invigorated. There is a tension in me that drives me to serve well and to live well to honor the King…
I know what it is like to “tip toe” around another person’s feelings or emotions. I don’t intentionally want to hurt them in a confrontation when they are vulnerable or weak. I also don’t want to impose or come off with a haughty attitude. I think there are other times when the truth comes out…
I’ve been following Jesus since I was a kid. I sure didn’t know Him like I know Him now. I think when I was a kid, Jesus was more of an idea. As I’ve walked with Him for many years, my faith has grown much deeper and stronger. I’m not sure anything could shake my…
I think change is a normal part of humanity. We are changing today and we’re different than we were yesterday. Change is not always easy, but it is always happening. I’ve seen people change in an instant and I’ve seen people change over a period of years. A couple of young ladies in my office…
I have been a Christian since I was in third grade. I will say that when I became a Christian, I simply knew that I wanted to go to heaven when I died. You might say I became a Christian out of fear rather than choosing a life of following Jesus. I have learned many…
I think it’s important to know who I am. I’m clear on my values and my convictions. I know what I believe and Who I believe in. I am a Christ follower. I am a husband to Tina. I am a Dad to my children. I am Pop to my grandchildren. I am a teacher.…
There are plenty of examples of things that I need to beware of. We are living in a “post-pandemic” world now and there seems to be a bit of a backlash of the virus coming back. We are advised to beware of people, gatherings, situations to guard our health. I think awareness is underrated in…
I believe that all people need food, shelter, and clothing. I jokingly say that I need food with my meals. I’m thankful for work that helps provide a living where my needs are supplied. I know that Jesus knows what I need. I know that I need Jesus. He is my Provider. His Presence in…
I’ve seen people get well. I’ve seen cancer eradicated. I’ve seen broken limbs restored to work normal again. I’ve seen people die from sickness while praying for healing. I don’t always understand God’s plan or His position on healing. I pray for every sick person I’m aware of, and I want God to bring healing…
There are times my faith seems shallow. I’ve allowed doubt to sneak in and scare me. There are times the circumstances I’m in, begin to define me. I remember during the great recession, when financial struggle was real and intense – I think my faith grew deeper and wider. When things are easy and “normal”,…