This little four-letter word has thirty-seven different uses. It can be used as a noun or a verb in our language. I am using it as a noun for the purpose of this post. This word is especially relevant for me to hear. I am in one of the busiest seasons of my life. It…
I look back on my childhood and I know that I wasn’t the perfect child when it comes to obedience. I tried things that were outside the boundaries that were set for me. I ignored the instruction of my parents and grandparents on occasion. For the most part, I was an obedient kid growing up.…
I remember being advised to say “yes” as much as possible when parenting my children. I do think it is a positive way to engage children. There are times you can say “yes, but”. At other times the answer is clearly no. I’ve asked the Lord to heal someone and His answer was obviously no.…
I’m really thankful to be busy in my work. I am an independent contractor, self-employed, small business owner who works based only on commission income from the sales and marketing of real estate. I said that to say, I have to work weird hours and there is flexibility in my schedule, but I do keep…
I remember when the US Forces went into Iraq to capture the rebel leader – Saddam Hussein. I can still remember General Norman Schwarzkopf describing the invasion as “Shock and Awe”! It was a combination of overwhelming power and displays of force. The idea was to demoralize the enemy with such a tremendous show of…
I was driving on the interstate yesterday and kept finding myself talking out loud to a driver who couldn’t hear me. There were some drivers who were occasionally drifting out of their lane and getting too close for comfort to mine. I don’t consider myself a “territorial” person. “Stay in your lane” is a new…
I think of refuge as a place of protection and safety. I often think of my home as a place of refuge. I can relax at home. I can rest at home. When I’m at home with those closest to me, I can rest and relax. I don’t feel as accessible when I’m home. In…
I enjoy looking at land with a customer or client. It’s way different than showing a house. I am looking for the corner pins as well as line markers. I’ve had the privilege lately of listing and selling some nice tracts of land. One of the tracks of the land is not marked very well…
It is important to remember my past, but I don’t think I should stay in that space too long. I also think that my past behavior can be a predictor of my future. I don’t want to sound all weird, but I think it’s really important to reflect on my past journey occasionally because it…
I watched my Pappy work out deals with his spoken word and a firm handshake. Today, we really must write everything down before a deal is binding on both parties. In our culture today, our word is not enough to make something binding and enforceable. I work in the Real Estate space and it’s very…