When I was young, my parents would send me on short errands. The more responsible I became the longer and more important the errands became. I really made a big mistake once and our house nearly burned down. I had been sent home from church (5 minute) walk over the hill (literally) to check the…
If I’m going to be more like Jesus, then I need to cultivate compassion in my heart. I’m not a hard or hateful person, but I can be. I’ve been taken advantage of more times than I can count by people simply begging or asking for help. It’s hard to separate those in genuine need…
I have had to “eat crow” before. When I thought I was right only to find out I was wrong about a situation or a prediction. I have learned to exercise caution for the most part when I don’t have all the needed information. I have had debates (discussions or arguments) with another and then…
As I get older, I try to pay closer attention to my body because it talks to me. It doesn’t use words, but the pain screams out with high volume. I work harder some days at being healthy than on other days. I had a dear friend who used to say: “You can eat right,…
“What were you thinking?” This was a question that I’ve been asked right after something I said or did “blew up in my face”! I don’t always think before I speak. I’m sure that I’m not the only person who struggles with “disease”. I also get frustrated with my thoughts at times. The things that…
I have learned over the years that there are lots of things beyond my control. I can’t control traffic. I can’t control the weather. I can’t control other people. When my children were small, I did have some level of control. I can’t control what makes others angry. I can’t always control when someone else…
I have been healed many times. I recently went to the doctor with my neck “locked up”. I couldn’t turn my head to the right or the left. After receiving a couple of shots on both sides of my neck, I was referred to a Chiropractor – who with therapy and adjustment made great strides…
I have been a follower of Jesus since I was a kid. Back then, I was leaning into my parents and grand parents’ faith. When I was in college, I began to own my faith. I wanted to honor the Lord. That was over 40 years ago. My relationship with the Lord has been growing…
I like things to be on time or early. I use our microwave oven to cook quickly. We purchased an “Insta-pot” a few years ago to add to our arsenal of quick cooking. Even though I cook with a microwave, it’s takes minutes or seconds to cook. When I think of the word “instantly” –…
I have the privilege of working with a great builder in my area. He is humble, smart, methodical, diligent, and honorable. He is also a Christ-follower. I’ve learned a lot about the building process since I started working with him and his family. In this post-pandemic economy, it’s tough to get building supplies at just…