Posts Tagged ‘love’
Family
I grew up in a family with four other siblings. My parents taught us about Jesus, and we were connected to the little church in our community. We did things together. We worked the garden together. We all had chores to complete. I developed a tremendous work ethic without knowing it was even happening. My…
Read MoreHard Obedience
There have been times when I felt the Lord called me to do something hard, but I must say that it was nothing quite as hard as He asked Hosea. At this time the Lord only spoke to His people through the prophets. This guy, Hosea was following God and the Lord was about to…
Read MoreProperly Dressed
I know it’s summertime and people dress differently. I just returned from Southern California, and it was a bit hotter than normal for them. We spent some days by the pool and on the beach. I was a bit stunned by what people wear (or should I say “don’t wear”) in public. I am a…
Read MoreA Good Life
I listen to a podcast a couple of times a week called “It’s A Good Life” led by Brian Buffini, a businessman from San Diego who leads the largest business coaching company in the USA for sure and probably the world. At the end of each podcast episode, he asked his guests: “What does the…
Read MoreCritical
I must confess that there are times when I’ve had a “critical spirit” about me. The people who know me well, know that it’s not real often. I must catch myself when I’m in a funk and I’m negative about almost everything and everyone. Usually when I find myself in this spot, I’m truly miserable…
Read MoreMeasuring Up
I remember as a kid, I was never chosen first for the kick ball game or the dodge ball game. I wasn’t the last one chosen, but I remember never being the first. My physical ability has always what I call average. I’m not trying to put myself down, I’m just being real. I will…
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