Lost

I came home from Tennessee by way of Birmingham, Alabama yesterday and the road construction in downtown Birmingham was unbelievable. There were multiple bridges through the downtown area that were being taken down and replaced. We followed the detour signs and made it through what looked like a war zone in that area. It was…

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Water For My Soul

I know what it’s like to be thirsty. I don’t know thirst at the levels that some who have gone long periods without good water to drink. Fresh water is very convenient where I live and work. I wish I had thought up the idea of bottled water many years ago. I’ve developed a habit…

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The Light Is Here

I love to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset. I am not a fan of darkness, although I sleep better when it gets dark for sure. I love having light most of the time. I get excited when the time changes in the spring because we have more light in the evening. I like longer…

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Encouragement

I love receiving words of encouragement, especially when they are genuine. I know what it feels like to receive “manufactured encouragement”. The kind when it feels fake. I’ve been in positions of leadership and some of the people I was responsible for leading sometimes would give fake encouragement. It can also be called an “insincere…

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Vow

This word is defined as “a solemn pledge, promise or personal commitment”. I have made vows in the past and I’m sure I will continue to make vows in the future. I take vows very personally because I believe that the Lord takes them very personal as well. A vow speaks to deep convictions inside my…

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Heart Check-Up

  I recently went to the doctor for my “well check”. I routinely do this a couple times each year to make sure there is nothing weird going on with my body. The doctor always listens to my heart and lungs with a stethoscope to make sure all sounds clean and smooth. He encourages more…

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