Reputation

I see reputation as something that I’m continuously building upon every day. I believe reputation is about honor, merit, achievement, reliability and steady behavior. Reputation seems to be much about who a person is publicly. If I hold someone in great repute, I tend to look further than just their public persona. I believe a…

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Dressed For Success

I don’t consider myself a flashy or fancy dresser. I do iron my shirts and pants each day and try to present myself as professional. I am up early with a quick shave and shower each morning.  I like to start my day with gratitude deep in my heart for all that the Lord has…

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Make Peace

I am sometimes referred to as a peacemaker. I’m ok with that title until it becomes an unhealthy place to be. There are people and situations who seek to destroy peacemakers because they want a fight or conflict. I’m not afraid of a fight or conflict; it’s just that they are not usually very productive…

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Expectation

I have some expectations of just about everyone. I believe that others have great expectations of me. I expect people to show up on time. I expect people to do what they say they will do. I expect people to be honest and nice. I expect more from my family, friends and colleagues. I expect…

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Loud Faith

  I know some of the most sweet, quiet people who are Christ followers. They have a strong and deep faith. They have been Christians for many years. Their faith grew to a certain point and then stopped. I am troubled by this for sure. I was just telling someone yesterday that I’m a different…

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Blood

  Blood is a substance that is very interesting and intriguing. As far as I know, our scientists haven’t been able to create a substitute substance to replace blood. Blood carries life throughout our bodies. Animals have blood, but it’s different than the blood of humans. I am a blood donor to the Red Cross…

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