Posts Tagged ‘blessed’
Confusion
When I’m confused, I usually slow down and start looking for clarity. I think the older I get, the easier it is for me to be confused about some things. In other things, ideas and thoughts, I’m abundantly clear. When I was young, I was unclear on what was right and what was wrong. It’s…
Read MoreWar Is Complicated
I remember as a kid watching our army vets returning from Vietnam. It was a sobering scene. Even though we were trying to do good in that region, it felt like a defeat. I have read a good bit about World War II and the men and women who fought to stop the Nazi machine…
Read MoreDeserve
I’m sure thankful that I haven’t got what I deserve over the years. I’ve done stupid things over the years and somehow escaped the consequences. I’ve gotten away with some pretty reckless behavior. I’m certainly not proud of my past, but it does have a way of sneaking into my future. The Lord knows me…
Read MoreBlessed To Bless
When I take time to count my blessings, it takes a good bit of time. An incredible sense of gratitude comes over me when I stop to count my blessings. For the past couple of years, I’ve really tried to take gratitude more seriously. I have been deliberate about giving the Lord thanks for my…
Read MoreGive Credit
I was taught as a youngster to give credit where it’s due. If someone does something nice, notice them. If someone accomplishes something great behind the scenes, compliment them. In English class we were taught about plagiarism – where someone takes credit for writing something that was previously written by someone else. Asaph pens several…
Read MorePastor & Staff Appreciation
I was a student pastor for just over 20 years and I know what it means to serve the Lord in a full-time occupation. My spiritual journey didn’t radically change when I officially left any type of salary in church. Since leaving the full-time ministry, I have become an advocate for taking care of church…
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