Make Peace

I am sometimes referred to as a peacemaker. I’m ok with that title until it becomes an unhealthy place to be. There are people and situations who seek to destroy peacemakers because they want a fight or conflict. I’m not afraid of a fight or conflict; it’s just that they are not usually very productive…

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Mystery of God

There are things that happen the same way every time in life and there are things that are mysterious and unpredictable. For example, if I toss a ball into the air, it will come down every time. There are many examples like this. Then there are things that are mysterious and unpredictable. The wind is…

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Motives Exposed

I’m so thankful that my motives are not always on display. For the most part, I’m a genuine person, but I must confess that I like what I like, and I want what I want. The problem is having to use someone else to get what I want. That is troubling to me and the…

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Record Keeping

Keeping good records is important for business owners in nearly every type of business. My firm is required to keeps records of contracts and transactions for three years. It is recommended to keep business records for 7 years. Finding a good place to store the records is critical. I must confess that I need to…

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Lord Have Mercy

I’ve heard others say this line many times when I was growing up. Upon hearing some hard news about an event, “Lord, have mercy” would be the response. I really never gave it much thought, but it’s a pretty cool prayer. Mercy by definition is “kindness or forbearance shown to another in one’s power”. It…

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Out of Sight!

This used to a slang word for amazing – at least it was in the 70’s & 80’s. Someone might say: “Man, that was out of sight!” I’ve not used that phrase or heard that phrase used in a good minute. I am reading through Psalms in my journey and came across that phrase and…

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