I definitely know what consequences are. A consequence is the result or effect of an action that was taken. I’ve done things where the consequence was long term and hard. I’ve made what seemed like a small mistake with a large consequence. I’ve been forgiven of sin, but still had to face the consequences of…
There are times when the right thing is not as clear to me as at other times. When that happens, it takes me a bit more time to discern the course of action that is best. In many other circumstances, the right is crystal clear and easy to make. I have learned to seek the…
I have made my share of foolish mistakes throughout my life. I often wish I could get some “do-overs” to undo those mistakes. Unfortunately, I can’t change my past. I can only change today. My changes today immediately become my past and they will also affect my future. I have always thought it was wise…
I try to start every day with the Lord in His Word. This one activity has done more to help me grow in my faith, than anything I have ever done. I went to Bible College. I served as a youth pastor for 20 years. I have delivered messages to the church. I have officiated…
I have heard promises. I have made promises. A promise is a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen. If I believe a promise, I expect that things will go as promised. The issue comes when something is promised but not delivered. I have been…
I’ve been held accountable for my actions for my whole life. I have been watching this show called “North Woods Law” where the game wardens of Maine, hold hunters accountable for obeying the law. I purchase a license when I hunt or fish. There are rules in our society on multiple levels that I’m held…
I used to hate it when my parents would send me to my room because I was about to receive punishment that I deserved for something I had just done. The time between being sent to my room and waiting for the spanking (aka whoopin’) was pretty miserable. I needed some firm boundaries as a…
That word is probably one of my most frequent prayers to Lord. There are so many times that I need His help. It may be a short prayer, but it’s effective. He hears my prayer. He helps me and I am so thankful. The Lord not only helps, but He delivers hope with His help.…
I have times when my trust is shaken. I get rattled a bit when this happens. Trust for me is steady. Trust is foundational. Trust in relational. Trust for me is a bit sacred. I trust people I know. I try hard to trust first before mistrust can enter into my heart. I think trust…
I remember the line in a song that says: “Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way” by Mac Davis. This song was release in 1974 if you care about such things. Only people who are at least as old as I am remember the country star and his variety…