Surprise!

Occasionally I’m surprised by something that another person says or does. I keep telling myself to not be surprised by the actions and activities of others. When someone does something so out of character for them, I surprised. The word “surprise” means: “astonished, unexpected, wonder – something that surprises someone, a completely unexpected occurrence, appearance…

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Affirming and Asking

I love questions because I see them a learning moments or teachable moments. I hear Andy Andrews says the quality of your answers depends on the quality of the question. I disagree with people who say, “you should never question God”.  I believe that the Lord actually loves questions. I think the way you ask…

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Perspective

This word is somewhat connected to the word perception. The word perception carries with it “an awareness, recognition, discernment, understand and emotion”. I might have a different perspective of the same event because of my perception. Perception and perspective are deeply personal and built upon my life’s journey. Some of the events of my life…

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Amazement!

I am amazed at what great lengths people will go to for a free gift or money. In the past, I have endured a sales pitch in order to win a free TV or an overnight stay somewhere that always looks much nicer than it is. I do like to get something for nothing. I…

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Taste & See

I enjoy eating food. I enjoy something that tastes great. My wife made some excellent home-made ice cream last week. I went to Jekyll Island for a REALTOR conference and tasted some great food as well. Just this morning, I borrowed a percolator pot to make some fresh ground coffee –going for the best taste.…

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See His Face

I can remember faces way better than I can remember the names that go with the faces. This drives me nuts, because I realize the importance of remembering someone’s name. I was at a gathering just yesterday and it seemed like our whole town was there and I saw a lot of people I know.…

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