Givers & Takers

There are givers and there are takers. I’ve been on both sides of this. There’s a third category called receivers. For now, I want to address the first two categories. Givers give. Takers take. I know that there are people right here where I live who make a sign and put it out there that…

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Rank

In the military each member has a rank. It is based on a lot of criteria, including merit and experience. When a youngster first graduates boot camp, I think they are simply a private. They can move through the ranks over the years and become a general – one of the highest ranks. In our…

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Authority & Humility

We are coming up on election time in our country. The tension is the air is extremely tight. People are choosing sides and making villains of people who have opposing views. I have to say that I don’t like this season in our country at all. People become so passionate about their particular views that…

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Most Important

I look at my calendar each day and start mentally preparing for the day ahead. There are times it is jammed packed and other times; I see some good margin. I like to think that the events on my calendar are important. If the events involved people, they are important. The events that involve my…

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Sweet Smelling Fragrance

I love the different smells of the seasons. I love the smell of honeysuckle in the spring. I love the smell of fresh cut flowers. I love the smell of flowers. I even love the smells of fall when the leaves are falling.  I know some people who experienced COVID who can smell normal just…

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Gently Forgiven

I do work at not holding a grudge. It’s hard to forget when you feel harmed. I will often pray and tell the Lord all about it. He is such a good listener. I know that I’ve hurt Him, and He ALWAYS forgives me and welcomes me back. That kind of love works deep in…

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