Keep Learning & Growing

I’m not sure when I decided to be a “lifelong learner”. I do love to learn and grow. I like to read a good book about personal growth or spiritual growth. My new favorite way to learn is podcasts. I also enjoy YouTube as a great place to learn. I believe that there are more…

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Contrast – Right vs. Wrong

I remember being taught as a kid that it was always best to choose what was right as opposed to what was wrong. I soon learned that right and wrong are sometimes like moving targets. What was wrong to my parents was not wrong with other parents. The rules that I grew up following were…

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If Wisdom Could Shout!

The characteristics of my heart are silent in and of themselves. They shout out loud via my actions and the activities of my day.  What if wisdom, understanding, patience and integrity could speak out loud to me. I would propose that they do speak out loud through the voice of others. I know that my…

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Loyalty & Kindness

I adore people who are both loyal and kind. I’ve met people who are genuinely kind, but not loyal. I’ve also met people who are fiercely loyal, but rude and unkind. It’s a well-balanced person who is both loyal and kind.  The author of Proverbs, Solomon mostly, gives great insight into how we should live…

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Everything I Do, See or Think

I am glad that others don’t know me the way the Lord knows me. He knows my thoughts that are sometimes really petty and sad. He also knows any jealousy or envy that enters my mind. He knows when lustful thoughts fly through or even stay a minute. He knows all about me and loves…

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The House of God

I grew up thinking that the church building was “the house of God”. In fact, I’m sure that just about everyone told me that. I think the point was not to run and play or destroy the church. The small church I grew up in taught me about Jesus as well as the characters of…

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