Posts Tagged ‘Grace’
Punishment & Restoration
I remember my parents telling me how much they hated punishing me. I’m pretty sure I heard that line: “this is hurting me more than it’s hurting you” and I didn’t believe a word of it. Until, I had kids of my own who needed punishment. Any parent who loves disciplining their children might just…
Read MoreStarting Over
I remember when I started my career in Real Estate. My start date was February 23, 2003 – 15 years ago this coming week. I had been in full time ministry for a tick over 20 years. My whole working life up to that point had been in ministry. I remember as I started setting…
Read MoreStill Going
I love the commercial from years ago of the Energizer Bunny who advertises that their batteries last longer. The older I get, the more I reflect on things from the past as the memories come back very clear every now and then. Some things from my past have been forgotten, but some of the big…
Read MoreA Different Drumbeat
I love music. I grew up with music at home. My Grandma (Essie) was part of the Hayes family from Boone, North Carolina. She played old ballads from Appalachia on her guitar until she was well into her 80’s. In fact, we would roll her from her room in the Convalescent center to the common…
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 MorePride & Arrogance
I will confess that both of the characteristics have shown themselves at some point in my life. I must fight pride every day. I believe pride and arrogance make everything about me. It’s “my life”; “I deserve more”, or “if you don’t like me as I am, get lost”. These statements and many more scream…
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