Posts Tagged ‘Past’
Progress
It is important to remember my past, but I don’t think I should stay in that space too long. I also think that my past behavior can be a predictor of my future. I don’t want to sound all weird, but I think it’s really important to reflect on my past journey occasionally because it…
Read MoreThe Good Ole Days
I sometimes wish I could go back in time to the younger version of me and teach him lots of things that I’ve learned in the years since. The 14-year-old me was self-centered and a bit of a “smart aleck” to my teachers. I was also a bit demanding of my parents and grandparents. I took…
Read MoreGod is Present
I was reminded recently that the “present” is precious because we don’t have it long – it quickly becomes the past. The word present can also mean “gift”. I like that double meaning of the word because to be present and aware of how valuable the present is indeed a gift. There have been times…
Read MoreStarting Over
I remember when I started my career in Real Estate. My start date was February 23, 2003 – 15 years ago this coming week. I had been in full time ministry for a tick over 20 years. My whole working life up to that point had been in ministry. I remember as I started setting…
Read MoreEnjoy Today
I returned home yesterday from a visit to Kentucky where we celebrated the life of my Uncle Brad Walden. The visitation line was long, as people waited patiently to speak to his family. His live obviously touched many others. He influenced hundreds and thousands of people with as devoted Pastor/Teacher. He lived his life to…
Read MoreMeaningless or Meaningful
There are so many routine, mundane things that I do every day. I should probably notice their importance even if they are routine or mundane. I should be thankful every time when I brush my teeth. I should be thankful that I have teeth as well as the strength to brush them. There are people…
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