Accomplishment

I was talking with a good friend about how yard work can be very fulfilling. At the end of a relatively short period of time, I can see a finished product. When I was in ministry, I was simply sowing seeds of the gospel in the lives of young people. There were times, the result…

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Arrogant Disobedience

I remember things about child rearing that was a bit tricky. For example, there were times when the children made stupid decisions and there were other times when they were clearly rebellious.  The tricky part was knowing which they were. I was trying to be patient and help them grow when I determined that they…

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Help Needed

I can’t begin to count the number of times that I’ve needed help. There are times I need skilled help. There are other times that I simply need another set of hands. Still other times, I’m not sure what I need, but I need something in the form of help.  The word help carries with…

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Presence Brings Blessing

It is so cool to be in the presence of someone who is a great person. I have had the privilege of being around some great people. The strong leaders whom I’ve been around are mostly humble and kind. There have been some leaders who were arrogant and full of themselves. I think I would…

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The Plans of God

I don’t always see God’s hand working in my life. When I look back upon my life, I can see His hand all over the place as He directed my path. I grew up in Casey Creek, Kentucky and went to college in Knoxville, Tennessee. I spent nearly six and a half years in Tennessee…

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Strategy

I think strategy takes some thought and planning. If I attempt to do a big project with little thought or planning, the results are usually a disaster, or I may be fortunate enough to muddle through it.  I like to plan and strategize and then manage the plan. If I’m “flyin’ by the seat of…

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