Posts Tagged ‘Attitude’
Provision & Gratitude
I remember years ago watching “Leave It To Beaver” and how Ward Cleaver (the Dad) was the provider and June Cleaver (the Mom) kept the house all day and had dinner ready for the family when Dad came home. It soon became normal for both husband and wife to work to provide for the family. …
Read MorePaying Taxes
I’ve been self-employed nearly my whole working career. Taxes are a bit of a sore subject for self-employed because there is no one to do the withholding on their behalf. We must do our own withholding and pay our own social security with no match from an employer. There is great danger when young people…
Read MoreUnder Control
I have learned over the years that there are lots of things beyond my control. I can’t control traffic. I can’t control the weather. I can’t control other people. When my children were small, I did have some level of control. I can’t control what makes others angry. I can’t always control when someone else…
Read MoreThe Temple
When I think of a temple, I think of a very formal building with lots of finishes and décor that represents a type of religion of some sort. The temple that Solomon built was ornate and designed by God to be a place where He dwelt. There was one place inside where the high priest…
Read MoreCrushed
I remember some of my “crushes” when I was much younger and innocent. I ended up getting my heart “crushed” when nothing came of them. I have had my heart “crushed” many times since then. I’ve learned that I have a sensitive heart. It’s not all bad for sure, but it does need to be…
Read MoreReflective Perspective
There are so many times when I’m going through life at a fast pace that I don’t stop and reflect on where I’ve been or where I’ve come from. I can track my progress and see it on a chart. I think it’s important to reflect a bit more than that. When I take the…
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