It looks like a rainy day today in Georgia. I will usually have an umbrella in my truck to protect me from getting too wet when I’m out in the rain. On sunny days, I need protection from too much sun. When it’s cold I usually wear a coat. At times these things are for…
I grew up singing a song in church called “The Love of God” written by Frederick M. Lehman. I still remember some of the lyrics. The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell; It goes beyond the highest star, And reaches to the lowest hell; The guilty pair, bowed…
One of the greatest privileges of my life has been to be a Dad. I am still in the role today although it’s shifted a good bit from when my kids were very young. Being a parent is HUGE responsibility. It seems to me that we have a different role in their lives depending on…
It’s easy to love people who are likeable and nice. It’s harder to love people who are a bit hateful, unkind or moody. There are some people it’s easy to love and others take lots of discipline and it’s hard. There are people who’ve hurt me and it’s harder to love them. There are people…
Sin is described as a violation of moral law or code. Sin is also defined as disobedience to God. I am defining sin as “missing the mark”. I have a goal to live a righteous life and I miss that mark often. I stand before the Lord often wearing and bearing my shame. I am…
I have many relationships in my life. I have a definite priority as to which ones are most valuable to me. It isn’t always easy, because I generally love people and trust people. When that trust is broken, then I go into protective mode. I remember as a young kid having my heart broken. Looking…
I have been praying to the Lord for a long time. My prayer life has become deeper and a bit more intense as I’ve grown in my faith. I used to pray memorized prayers, but now my prayers are much more conversational and deeply personal. The Lord knows everything about me, and my prayers are…
I love the word hope. It is positive. It is optimistic. Hope means that things will get better. I have many situations in my life that seemed hopeless and grim. When Hope enters the room, the mood changes, and new life comes to my words and my spirit. It is sometimes very dark before the…
This word has similar meanings as a noun and a verb. A guide (noun) is someone who shows the way to others. Guide (verb) means to show or indicate the way to others. I am often in need of guidance in certain areas of my life. My life as a REALTOR puts me in the…
There are people who are easy to get along with. There are others who never miss the opportunity for a fight of some sort of conflict. The “salt of the earth” people are simply helpful and considerate of others. I also think the “salt of the earth” people seek to compliment others and not just…