Posts Tagged ‘restoration’
A Path of Destruction
I have heard stories of the devastation and destruction of the Florida coast and the path of destruction left behind from Hurricane Michael in just last year. I have not put my eyes on the damage, but the stories that eye witnesses tell are consistent about the depth of destruction. It hurts my heart to…
Read MorePunishment Then Restoration
I remember as a kid being punished by my parents. I remember spankings when I had really screwed up. I also remember being sent to my room prior to my punishment and then the old “disappointed in you” talk. That was sometimes more painful than the “board of education applied to the seat of understanding”!…
Read MoreHealing & Restoration
I’ve known people who have been in major car accidents and have multiple bone fractures and lacerations that put them in the hospital for several weeks or months. They and their doctors often have to make decisions about which injury is the priority. On the other hand, some small wounds appear to heal overnight. A…
Read MoreOwn It
I do not consider myself a wealthy guy. I do not own massive amounts of possessions. I am thankful to own my own home and the vehicles that I drive. I am thankful for the many blessings I’ve received over the years. I do not believe that joy comes from owning things. I do believe…
Read MorePunishment & Restoration
I remember my parents telling me how much they hated punishing me. I’m pretty sure I heard that line: “this is hurting me more than it’s hurting you” and I didn’t believe a word of it. Until, I had kids of my own who needed punishment. Any parent who loves disciplining their children might just…
Read MoreReputation
I believe that this is an important word to keep at the forefront of my mind. My choices and actions today either support and build my reputation or tear it down. A good reputation takes a long time to build, but it can be destroyed with one bad decision. I heard a great quote…
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