I’ve had the privilege to help several buyers work with a builder to build a new home. The plans are drawn with great care and detail. The builder/contractor coordinates several sub-contractors like the plumber, electrician, floor guy, sheetrock guy, etc.…. to complete the job. When the project is close to the finish line, a punch…
I enjoy watching people who have learned a craft or skill. They do so many parts of their craft with ease and almost without thought. They have grown in their skill to the point where it is hard to imagine them ever starting from scratch and becoming so polished and skill. I enjoy woodworking and…
I remember watching “Raiders of The Lost Ark” years ago (1981 to be exact) and it was suspenseful and certainly entertaining as Indian Jones (Harrison Ford) went on a mission to find the lost ark and try to bring it to an American museum. He is competing with the Nazi’s find it and there was…
When it comes to certain things, I can’t get enough. I love hugs from my grandchildren – I can’t get enough of those. I don’t ever get tired of encouragement or inspiration. I seek it out. I have to keep my wants in check because they will sometime take over and I become self-centered and…
I have experienced guilt-giving and I’ve experienced guilt-free giving and I like the latter much better. If I give out of guilt, I completely miss the joy that is associated with giving. Giving out of guilt is drudgery for sure. The Lord speaks of giving all throughout scripture. I came across giving in a bit…
I don’t think I dress weird or even boldly. I’m fairly common and I don’t think I stand out because of my branded dress shirt or khaki pants. I do care about my appearance and try to have a “clean” and “well-groomed” look about me. There are times I might even wear a sports coat…
I’ve been trying to practice the Presence of God in my daily journey for many years now. I don’t know of a secret formula or a trick to it. I decided several years ago that I would get up a bit earlier, while the house was still quiet from the night and spend time reading…
I always see idol worship as something others do. I don’t know a lot of people who have small statues in their home that they worship. I have always thought that worshipping an inanimate object was a bit weird. I have been challenged and given thought to the idols that might be in my life…
My handwriting has got a bit messy over the years. I think I try to write too fast. I also think my hand isn’t quite as nimble as it once was either. I have tried all sorts of electronic note systems and I’ve used electronic “to do lists”, but recently I listened to a podcast…
I remember getting called for supper at home as a kid – we were told to “wash up”. I didn’t further instructions because I knew if I wanted food to eat, I must wash my hands. I still follow that routine many years later. I wash my hands before each meal. I’m probably don’t have…