Posts Tagged ‘Present’
Historical or Hysterical
These two words sound similar in the English language, especially if you add a “southern accent” to them! They are very different in meaning. At times when people interpret history, they become hysterical. At other times when people are hysterical, they have ignored history. I think we are already entering a recession in our country…
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I am often busy doing instead of being. I can do this. I can do that. I can go here. I can go there. (I’m sounding a bit like Dr. Zeus!) Doing is busyness. Being is presence. As I read one of my favorite passages of scripture this morning, I reminded that we are called…
Read MoreThankful & Alert
I’ve been guilty of praying prayers that I’ve prayed before without paying close attention to my words or the posture of my heart. Prayer can become mundane or routine. I came across a short verse in Paul’s letter to the Colossians that moved my heart. It’s simple and to the point. Check this out… 2 Devote…
Read MoreAt That Moment
There have been powerful moments in my life. I remember talking to my parents as a young child about becoming a Christian. I lived off the faith of my parents and grandparents for many years. I clearly remember the moment when my faith became my own. I know where I was sitting and what I…
Read MoreAlong The Way
There are so many things that happen along the way of life. I’ve been on trips where fun things happened along the way. There are also things that are bad that happen along the way. There are things that happen along the way to work or when I’m headed home. If I’m not careful, I…
Read MoreThe Greatest
I work hard to be my best on most days. I don’t want to disappoint people I serve and work with. There are days that I feel totally spent. There are days that I’m invigorated. There is a tension in me that drives me to serve well and to live well to honor the King…
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