I have to admit that I don’t always like the taste of Humble Pie – some call it the “pastry that is never tasty”. I do think a slice of it every now and then is a good thing. Being humble is easier said than done. I think humility starts in the heart and works…
I’ve been around people who talk about the “good ole days” like they were so easy. I can remember my grandparents referring to a simpler life – but it was also a hard life. I can remember the days before the digital pager. I can remember the days before cell phones. I can remember the…
I have learned over the years to seek out people who are more knowledgeable and more experienced than I am. They can give great counsel and wisdom because of their experience and their knowledge. Wisdom is often a rare find. Some people who should be wise from experience are actually not because they didn’t learn…
When I think of something “fragile”, I think of something at high risk to break. I think of a really thin glass or an egg. When I see the word “fragile” on a box, I immediately know that I should handle the box and what is in it with great care. There are relationships that…
There are times when it’s hard to grasp the power that one individual has over another. It can be obvious when I see an abusive relationship where one person is clearly wielding power over the other. It can be physical power, emotional power, or both. As I read Job’s response to his friend Bildad, I…
I can’t remember the time I first time I understood the grace of God. I know it was when I knew that I needed grace. The more I read the Word of God and study the life of Jesus, the One and only Son of God, I realize how sinful and imperfect I am. As…
I’m not a huge fan of darkness. I’m not afraid of the dark, but I am suspicious of things that I can’t see in the dark. I worked campus security when I was in college. I had to go to different parts of the campus and buildings to keep a watchful eye on the systems…
I have confidence in what I know. I’m not talking about arrogance, just confidence. My journey with the Lord has been going on since I was in 3rd grade. I will admit that my faith journey looks a LOT DIFFERENT now than it did years ago. Faith at its very core is fairly simple. The…
There are times in my life where I’ve been in a crowded room, yet I felt all alone. As I journey with the Lord, I realize that I am NEVER alone. He is with me. He gives me wisdom, insight and direction. As I journeyed through Job and Eliphaz is pushing on him. Eliphaz reveals…
I am still growing as a listener. There is so much noise that it’s hard to distinguish the right person or the right source to listen to. On top of that, I have a slight hearing loss. I must confess that I like my music sort of loud. I’ve had some education in listening as…