My Journey
Motive
This word means “reason or rationale” behind doing something. If I do something, I must have a reason behind that action. My motives are not always obvious to everyone else. I sometimes ignore my motives and just spring into action. There is always a motive behind every activity. I think it’s simply to decide whether…
Read MoreSelf-Defense
I went to court when I was around the age of 21 to defend a citation that I had received in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I was accused of running through a yellow light. I remember a couple of friends from college went with me. I made my case that the light was yellow, and the judge…
Read MoreUnintended Consequence
I have done things that seemed like a good idea at the time only to find out that my actions hurt others or even hurt myself. I can’t always see or predict the outcome of my actions, but I can be more cautious and discerning in what I say and what I do. I’ve watched…
Read MoreDenial
I must confess that I’ve denied the Lord many times in my life. I didn’t deny Him with my words, but I did deny Him with my actions. The old axiom: “What you do speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you’re saying” comes into play. Denial is a statement that something is not true.…
Read MoreDefining Moment
There are tons of moments in our lives that are defining moments. These are moments that change the trajectory of our lives. I can remember lots of my defining moments because I have tons of pictures to help me remember. I remember my wedding day as a defining moment for sure. I remember when my…
Read MoreFrom a Distance
The older I get the more challenging my eyesight. I went to the eye doctor last week for my annual checkup and my prescription needed a slight change. I need corrected vision for seeing at a distance and up close. I’ve been to concerts in arena’s and sat up close. I’ve also been to events…
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