Posts Tagged ‘simple’
Pray
I remember hearing the debate about prayer in school as I was growing up. I also remember hearing a comment that “as long as there are tests in school; there will be prayer”! I grew up being taught to pray. I remember an older gentleman at church who prayed the exact same prayer every time…
Read MorePrivate Prayer
I have a theory about prayer and people. I believe everyone prays. Some pray to a false god or a God they just don’t know yet. Most everyone will pray in a pinch or in a crisis. I believe that my prayer life reflects my relationship with God. I have prayed publicly, and I must…
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 MorePlain & Simple
Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote and recorded a song called “Simple Man” back in 1973. It was a powerful ballad for a rock band. It has some strong lyrical content that is actually some good counsel. The song is about advice that the writer’s Mom shared with him. My Mom used to use the words “plain and…
Read MoreFake
I have been “faked out” by people who appear genuine and real. I have had people tell me what I want to hear only to later find out the truth. I do believe that the truth usually finds its way out in the open. I’ve been around my share of fake people who act one…
Read MoreFollow Jesus
I know that there are people who don’t believe that Jesus is the One and Only Son of God. I’m aware that there are people who will call me a “Jesus Freak” for believing that He is Who He claimed to be. He was more than just a good man. He was more than a…
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