Awestruck

I remember going to one of my first worship events and being blown away by the power and presence of God in the room. I also remember the first time I felt that Lord speaking to me personally. There are many times when I’ve felt the Presence of God in a regular church service. Feeling…

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Timing

I’m an early riser. I’m not sure who to credit or blame, but when I was around 14 years old, I got up early to milk the cows. My Dad milked two cows who gave more milk than the three I was in charge of milking.  We milked them by hand. This may have been…

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Favorably

I know what it’s like to be treated favorably and I know what it’s like to be treated unfavorably. I like being treated favorably for sure. There have been people along the way of life who have treated me favorably because of a position or title that I’ve had. I remember being treated unfavorably when…

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Negotiate

I usually think that everything is negotiable. In my world as a REALTOR, we negotiate price, possession, and terms when someone is purchasing or selling a home. I also negotiate with my wife about where we’re going to dinner or on vacation. We discuss all sorts of options and then we land on one that…

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Famous

I have had the privilege of meeting people who are famous. I have met actors and politicians alike. I’ve found that they are human as I am. We have lots of similarities like eating food, sleeping, and getting dressed to take on a new day. They often have more money and possessions than I do,…

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Old & Obedient

I realize that “old” is a relative term. Some who are old still feel young. I’ve also heard that age is just a number. There are days that I feel my age and other days I feel like I can keep up with a 20-year-old.  I’m old compared to my children, but compared to my…

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