Posts Tagged ‘serve’
Prove It
I recently had some time away and significantly disconnected for vacation. I read a chapter in Matthew several times this past week and this one verse just kept resonating with me. John the Baptist is preaching repentance and preparing the way for Jesus to come on the scene. John is preaching and baptizing. He sees…
Read MoreUsed By God
I know what it’s like to feel used by another person. When I became a REALTOR, I felt like people treated me as a second-class professional. I think people thought that I was only out for myself and they were probably not far off in their thought. I have since learned that as a REALTOR,…
Read MoreWelcome!
There are times when I don’t feel welcomed by others. When I was in ministry, I could tell that people were sometimes uncomfortable around me. I always tried to remind them that I was just a human like them. I’m not the Judge or the Lawgiver. I am simply a man who is trying to…
Read MoreKeep Planting
I love this time of year when the leaves are back on the trees and everything is coming back to life from the wintertime where it seems everything was dormant. During wintertime, it’s hard to tell which trees are alive and which are dead. As the leaves come back, it’s easy to tell which trees/plants…
Read MoreInfluence
I have definitely been under the influence of others over the years. I have had some great mentors and teachers dating back to when I was just a kid. I remember some of my Sunday School teachers. I remember some of the Preachers at the little church I grew up in. I remember some of…
Read MoreRelationship
I have many relationships in my life. I have a definite priority as to which ones are most valuable to me. It isn’t always easy, because I generally love people and trust people. When that trust is broken, then I go into protective mode. I remember as a young kid having my heart broken. Looking…
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