There are so many times when I’m going through life at a fast pace that I don’t stop and reflect on where I’ve been or where I’ve come from. I can track my progress and see it on a chart. I think it’s important to reflect a bit more than that. When I take the…
There are times when two sides simply can’t seem to find common ground. They are at odds and can’t come to a resolution. Mediation entered into our court system several years ago here in Georgia. A mediator is a go-between who steps into a conflict and seeks to help both sides come to an agreement.…
I have had my share of suffering and difficulty. I’m confident that it’s not over yet. Suffering and difficulty are simply part of our existence on this earth. There is evil and hatred in our world, just like there is good and love in this world. Those who follow Jesus see the struggles and difficulty…
I usually don’t have a problem going to sleep. There are times, however, where the stress of life pushes in and it is quite difficult to shut off my brain. At other times, I wake up in the middle of the night (3:30 AM) and then something pops in my mind and I struggle to…
There are days when I come home and I’m out of strength. Please keep in mind that I’m considered a “desk jockey” – I’m not doing a ton of physical labor. Some of my labor is cerebral but exhausting. I have also experienced physical exhaustion. Most recently I was helping my son build his house…
I have prayed some desperate prayers in my journey with the Lord. He has heard me whine and complain. He has heard me beg for help. I don’t always get what I want, but I’ve learned that He always knows what I need. When I’m desperate, it skews my view. When I’m desperate my emotions…
There have been times when my faith is tested. There have been other times when I feel like I’m attacked because of my faith. When trials come, it’s easy to ask, “Why me?” I think I should probably be asking “Why not me?” I think suffering is no respecter of persons. Everyone suffers, whether a…
There are people who complain all the time about seemingly everything. I think they wake up and start complaining. Then there are those who are quiet and never seem to complain – I’m positive that they have complaints too. They simply choose not to share them. They don’t want to be labeled a “complainer” or…
I have never been afraid of tests, but I’m not a fan of them either. Tests seem to have a pass or fail side to them. If I’m taking a test for a class and I need to score a 90 or above, that is a lot of pressure. I need to know my stuff.…
I am a believer in practice. I believe that great athletes practice their craft even when they are not playing. I believe that is exactly what makes them great. When I was a kid, watching Kentucky basketball, there was a player named Kyle Macy – he was an amazing free throw shooter. When the game…