One of my favorite authors reminds me that to get good answers, I have to learn to ask good questions. There are times when the questions are simple. There are times when the answers are obvious. At other times I have to work hard to ask a good question. There are other times when the…
I can’t remember a lot about my life before kindergarten. I do have some memories starting in first grade with Mrs. Bradshaw. Those early years were formative, and I learned a lot about life during those times. As I get older, I realize the significance of the influences of my early years. I learned to…
I love the song by Alan Jackson called “Remember When” – a song about remembering things from our past life. As some of my memories of my life started flowing through my mind, I decided to stop and listen to this incredible song penned by the simple, strong and quiet man from nearby Newnan, GA. …
I have been a Christian since third grade. I remember wanting to go to heaven when I died. I was scared of going to hell. Later in my life’s journey, I understood what it meant to love the Lord and trust Him with my life. I would say that I became a Christ follower at…
I love a good clean house with everything in its place. When my kids were small, it was nearly impossible to keep the house clean. Kiddos can be messy. I’ve learned that adults can be messy too! It takes a little work every day to keep the house neat and tidy. I think it takes…
I would say that I’ve fought many “battles” in my life. I haven’t served in the military per se. Most of my battles have been a bit personal and some of the time involved other people. The biggest part of my battles has been fought “between my ears”. Some of my battles are internal and…
I am a sports fan. I have become a bit more relaxed over the years and I try hard not to get into a game to the point my blood pressure is up and I’m yelling at the TV! I have learned to be entertained by a sporting event rather that become consumed with the…
There is something special about someone who is consistent. There is something about someone delivering on their promises every time. That person is dependable, reliable and responsible. I may not like every decision that they make, but I have learned to respect people who live by their convictions. They are somewhat predictable as well. I…
I remember getting my grandfather (aka Pappy) a card on his birthday that said, “The older I get the smarter you get”. I realize how valuable the advice of others who are more experienced and sometimes more educated on a subject than I am. I try hard to avoid people who “have all the answers”.…
There are people who are really wealthy, but not wise. There are people who are wise, but poor. Then there are those who are wise and wealthy and that’s the person I want to pay closer attention too. I think wealth and wisdom are often connected. People who are wise and wealthy are often self-educated.…