Posts Tagged ‘patience’
Battle Plan
I remember the first Gulf War called Desert Storm. I remember watching reports from General Norman Schwarzkoph that were informational, insightful and sometimes a bit humorous. After the US had successfully taken out the Republican Guard, the general reveal his battle plan. He built up a strong force on the border with Kuwait where the…
Read MoreObedient Attitude
I remember as a kid not appreciating or liking some of the instructions of my parents. I thought they were crazy. I often thought I was smarter than they were. I remember times that I pouted even though I was obeying my parents. I had a “tude” about whatever it was they were asking me…
Read MoreGenerosity
I’m reminded to be generous when I remember what it’s like to be broke. I have also seen generous people get taken advantage of. It’s hard to balance between being generous and responsible. I believe that in some cases generosity has ruined people. They have been given everything and don’t know what work and responsibility…
Read MoreLove, Obey & Serve
I walked with the Lord for several years and I still need to be reminded of these three commands. The Lord God is consistent throughout scripture about His values. He is so patient as we figure this out. He doesn’t give us what we deserve for sure. His Grace is crazy, and His love is…
Read MoreRich & Privileged
When I was growing up as a kid in Kentucky, I was one of five children. I didn’t know that we struggled financially. My parents ran a pretty tight ship. I knew that we didn’t have the same kind of money that my best friend’s family had – he had a mini-bike. I do remember…
Read MorePatience
I sometimes wonder how the Lord can be so patient with me. I can be so self-centered and selfish at times. I can get so prideful very quick. I can often see those negative characteristics in others, but not so clearly in myself. When I read God’s Word, I’m often convicted of my own crap.…
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