Reflect

This is one of those words with multiple meanings and uses. My Nica kid always asked why does English have so many words that sound the same but have different meanings and uses. I actually like the word reflect because of the two most common uses of the word. To reflect is to “cast back…

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With

This simple word is a simple preposition – which is a word that shows the relationship of a person, place or thing with other words in the sentence. A preposition governs and usually precedes a noun or pronoun. This word struck me this morning as I read a Psalm from the descendants of Korah. I…

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Escape

  I have used this word escape many times. I like to watch movies for entertainment, but also a brief “escape” from reality. I had fun with our family at an “Escape Room” in Atlanta about a year ago. I have escaped car accidents. I’ve escaped bad relationships. I have escaped some pretty bad situations…

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Watch Out!

I enjoy being outdoors and walking around in the woods. I am not a fan of snakes at all. I usually kill the snake and then see what kind it is. I apologize to any “snake lovers” who make take offense but they simply freak me out. I remember being in Zambia, Africa when I…

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Consistent Respect

I grew up being taught good manners. My parents taught me to say “Please” & “Thank You”. They also taught me say Ma’am & Sir when replying to someone with respect. I remember being taught to bow my head and close my eyes when praying. (I must confess that I checked to see if they…

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Fragile

I remember when I first learned this word “Fragile” – it looked like a French word to me. I learned to be careful with breakable things that were family heirlooms or expensive. I knew that that word mean “handle with care”. The Lord had set apart the Levites to serve in the Tabernacle when it…

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