I have never heard an animal speak. I could probably locate some people who would swear that their dog said this or that. I could probably find a “cat person” who understand “meow-meow”. I think I would probably fall to the ground if an animal spoke to me in a normal human-like voice. The story…
I have been told that I’m impatient. My wife is who calls me out the most on this – it’s mostly when I drive. I just want to hurry up and get there. I’m not too aggressive, but I am not patient with slow drivers who insist on driving in the “passing lane” on the…
I know what it’s like to be in charge and yet not sure how to go where we are supposed to go. There are those who are put in leadership position without leadership ability. “If you’re leading and no one is following, then you’re just taking a walk.” (Afghan proverb) Leadership is not always easy…
I know what it’s like to get my hands dirty. I grew up working on our mini farm and working with my Pappy on the farm. One of my least favorite things was to clean out the barn stalls. We had used hay on the floor of the stall to make it “clean” and warm…
I believe that giving is a response to gratitude. If I’m really grateful, my giving reflects that. I believe givers are special to the Lord because He is the Ultimate Giver. He gave is One and ONLY Son so that we could have eternal life and direct access to Him. Under the old law, the…
I sometimes behave like I have lots of choices that are really not mine. I am profoundly blessed with the Lord’s Presence in me. I really do want to walk and talk with Him living in me and I want my daily choices to reflect His Presence in me. I also pray for God’s favor…
This word carries with it some level of authority or expectation for sure. It can be considered a “claim or a right”. It can also be connected the boss or the person in charge of people who work for him or her. It seems to me that demands also are demeaning to the person receiving…
I’ve heard sports fanatics say the guy is second place is the first loser. I do take issue with that in practical terms, as they were almost first. There are lots of other competitors who didn’t even get close to first. There is only one “first”. There are events in our lives that we remember…
I have seen people with a great attitude and less skill go further and faster forward in life than a person with profound knowledge and greater skill. A great attitude is like oil to the inner workings of an engine – all the parts work better together when the internal lubricant is properly added. I…
There are times that I watched people “go through the motions” of an activity because it was a formality. They had made their decision, but expectations caused them to do other activities to check that decision. I’ve also notice people who are extremely formal with procedures and rules because it’s expected. The Israelite nation was…