Wandering or Walking

If I have the choice of walking or riding a bike, I will choose the bicycle. I enjoy bike riding, especially on The Carrollton Greenbelt – an 18-mile loop around our city. I am thankful that I can walk and that for the most part, it feels good to walk. Going for a walk is…

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Morning Prayer

I love the early morning for a lot of reasons. I like getting an early start to the day. I like the quietness of my home. I enjoy a refreshing cup of coffee. I enjoy sitting in my chair with the Word of God open. I enjoy hearing the Lord speak to me through His…

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Goals

I have had goals for many years. I make plans and set short-term goals all the time. I was challenged yesterday to set 10-day goals, 10-month goals and 5-year goals. The premise is that if you can’t set 10-day goals and work toward them, then it’s useless to do the others. Goal setting is a…

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Mercy, Refuge & Rescue

  I can remember in my life in the not-so-distant past when I felt like I could not stand under the strain of suffering. I remember having a job one day and the next it was gone. I remember clearly the devastation of divorce nearly 25 years ago. I remember the news of my son…

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Help

  I try hard to never be so proud that I can’t ask for help. I know that there are times I just want do things myself. As I walk with the Lord, I’ve realized that I need Him involved in every facet and area of my life. I talk to Him about nearly every…

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Plans

I’ve heard of game plans for the football or basketball team to win the game. I’ve also heard of floor plans and house plans. I’ve been part of strategic planning. There is a one year plan, a three-year plan and the five-year plan.  I try very hard to plan my day in my calendar before…

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