Loyalty & Kindness

I adore people who are both loyal and kind. I’ve met people who are genuinely kind, but not loyal. I’ve also met people who are fiercely loyal, but rude and unkind. It’s a well-balanced person who is both loyal and kind.  The author of Proverbs, Solomon mostly, gives great insight into how we should live…

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Historical or Hysterical

These two words are very different from one another. They have a common sound at the end of each word. Historical means to reach back into history to past events and how they pertain to our current existence. Hysterical refers to an outburst of emotion that is uncontrollable and irrational. I am pretty familiar with both…

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Vow

This word is defined as “a solemn pledge, promise or personal commitment”. I have made vows in the past and I’m sure I will continue to make vows in the future. I take vows very personally because I believe that the Lord takes them very personal as well. A vow speaks to deep convictions inside my…

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Foolish

I am fully aware of some of the foolish things I’ve done in the past. I’m thankful that the “cobwebs” of my mind keep me from remember all of them! I often look back with regret at things I’ve said or done without giving much thought to the “fallout” or damage done to people I…

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Rely Upon The Lord

There are all sorts of activities seeking my attention every day. I can’t possibly avoid them all. I do think I can keep a proper perspective on all these shiny new objects clamoring for me to take a look. My attention is an important part of who I am. Who or What do I give…

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Proactive Faith

  The word “proactive” means that I am thinking ahead and anticipating what might happen next. Dictionary.com says that it’s “serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or difficult one; anticipatory”. I have given thought to what happens or could happen today or tomorrow. I have…

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