Old & Obedient

I realize that “old” is a relative term. Some who are old still feel young. I’ve also heard that age is just a number. There are days that I feel my age and other days I feel like I can keep up with a 20-year-old.  I’m old compared to my children, but compared to my…

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Promises

I have made many promises over the years. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned the weight of promises and I try to make fewer spontaneous promises. I try to be careful and discerning about the promises I make. Promises kept speak to the integrity of the person making the promise. I take the promises I…

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Speak Up

I remember when I was fourteen years old, I spoke at our church. It was my first “sermon” of sorts. I think it lasted eleven minutes. Our preacher helped me prepare. He helped with some study materials. I still remember how nervous I was. I still get nervous today when speaking before a crowd. I…

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Watching

I remember my mom telling me as a young person that someone is always watching me. I don’t think I’m someone famous or notable, by any stretch of the imagination. I do think that the actions and activities of my life reveal what I believe. I can say what I believe, but the choices I…

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Thankful & Alert

I’ve been guilty of praying prayers that I’ve prayed before without paying close attention to my words or the posture of my heart. Prayer can become mundane or routine. I came across a short verse in Paul’s letter to the Colossians that moved my heart. It’s simple and to the point. Check this out… 2 Devote…

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Humbled & Thankful

I love seeing the morning begin. I’m a bit of an early bird. I love seeing God’s creation “wake up” each day. This time of year, the trees are starting to bud, and some are starting to bloom. The earth is a part of God’s creative genius. There are often no words to describe what…

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