In our culture, when someone is “called out” it’s usually a direct challenge to some sort of behavior or conversation that is being challenged and confronted. I have been called out and it can be uncomfortable for sure. There’s an important component to being “called out” that make things go sideways. When I was called…
I remember growing up how carefully I watched my parents, grandparents, and other strong Christians. I watched their responses. I noticed when they got angry. I watched their words when they were angry. I watched how they lived out their faith in their everyday lives. They were not perfect, but they were pursuing a Christ-like…
I like a new stuff. I like a new car. I like a new computer. I like a new house. I like a lot of things that are brand new. I also love old stuff. I link vintage cars and trucks. I like old furniture (aka. Antiques). I like old people (I resemble that description!).…
I love light! I love the morning light. I enjoy seeing the day start with light from the sun coming up. Even when it’s cloudy, the sun lights up the day. I’m reminded of how the small light of a lamp can light up a whole room. Paul explains to the church at Corinth in…
I look at myself in the mirror in the morning and I can’t help but chuckle. My hair is a mess, and my eyes have a hard time adjusting to the light. The mirror is how I see myself. I obviously do some work on my appearance before heading to the office. After seeing how…
I love the different smells of the seasons. I love the smell of honeysuckle in the spring. I love the smell of fresh cut flowers. I love the smell of flowers. I even love the smells of fall when the leaves are falling. I know some people who experienced COVID who can smell normal just…
I do work at not holding a grudge. It’s hard to forget when you feel harmed. I will often pray and tell the Lord all about it. He is such a good listener. I know that I’ve hurt Him, and He ALWAYS forgives me and welcomes me back. That kind of love works deep in…
I’m a bit of a mediocre sports fan. I enjoy watching a good football game. I enjoy “America’s past time” – baseball! My favorite is college basketball. I grew up watching and listening to Kentucky basketball. Oh, and I love a good NASCAR race. I really like sports when my team is winning. I also…
I love the springtime when the gardens are freshly plowed and ready to plant. Please don’t misunderstand, I don’t enjoy the process of plowing, preparing, planting or even harvesting. I love to eat the food that comes because of these steps in the process. The Lord is the One who make things grow. He builds…
I must confess that I like to watch “storm chasers” on TV. These guys chase storms to study them to learn how to predict them in the future. It seems a bit crazy to go in the direction of the Tornado instead of taking shelter. I’m convinced some chasers are there for the thrill and…