When my children were small, I was careful to protect them. When they were old enough to walk around, I had to “child-proof” the house. They didn’t know that electrical outlets would harm them. They didn’t know that the book on the table would hurt if it landed on their foot. They didn’t know that…
I certainly know what it’s like to be physically sick and I know what it’s like to be heart sick. When I’m physically sick, there are medicines to treat the symptoms and help my body fight the sickness off and get well. When I’m heart sick, a different approach is needed for sure. Heart sick…
“A place, person or thing from which something comes or can be obtained”. Everything I can see, touch, or smell comes from a Source. I believe that God created everything, therefore He is the Source of everything. I believe that bad things have a source as well as good things. The Lord created good, and…
Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote and recorded a song called “Simple Man” back in 1973. It was a powerful ballad for a rock band. It has some strong lyrical content that is actually some good counsel. The song is about advice that the writer’s Mom shared with him. My Mom used to use the words “plain and…
I grew up with a bit of a fiery temperament. For the most part, I’m very mild-mannered and calm. I do have buttons that can be pushed for sure. You can ask those closest to me what they are, and they will tell you. I will sometimes use the word “frustrated” to soften the fact…
Forgiveness is very real and a huge blessing. I am so thankful for receiving forgiveness many times over for stupid stuff I’ve done or simple mistakes I’ve made. I’ve also been the giver of forgiveness and it relieves me of a burden and can bring healing to my soul. Forgiveness is something I give to…
I’m thankful for all the protective equipment that has been invented or built for our law enforcement and our fire fighters. These men and women put their own lives at risk for people they don’t even know. I thankful when I hear stories of how their protective equipment like a bullet-proof vest of the fire-retardant…
There are a lot things that I have a healthy fear of. I am not afraid of heights per se, but I respect heights. Gravity is real when you fall from a ladder or up high. I also have a healthy respect for storms. I like to watch up close, but I know when to…
I am excited to see winter come to a close. Spring is around the corner. I can feel it almost daily as the seasons begin to change. There are flowers that are starting to bud and bloom. Here in Georgia, we will have some pollen as things start coming to life. I was reading in…
This word has a double meaning. On one hand, it means to see someone you’ve seen before. It also means to acknowledge someone or an accomplishment. I have to have good memory to recognize someone I’ve seen before. If I’ve only had an “acquaintance” relationship with someone, I’m not as likely to recognize them. If…