Prayer For Love

I can’t begin to imagine a world without love. I’ve been loved since I was born. I’ve learned the deep and strong bond of love in a world where love often seems cheap and shallow. I am still learning about love from the Author of Love – God. I will be the first to admit…

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Motive

This word is defined as “a reason for doing something, especially something that is hidden or not obvious”.  I think understanding motive is critical to having integrity and honor in our treatment of others. I believe that people who follow Jesus should have motives that are obvious and in alignment with His call upon our…

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Pray

I think prayer should be super informal. I remember the first time I heard a friend open his prayer up with: “Good evening, Lord”.  I thought that was the coolest opening line in prayer ever. I had always heard formal beginnings. I do see prayer as communication between me and the Lord. That means that…

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Build Up

The construction business has always been intriguing to me. My wife and I had the privilege to build a house nearly 27 years ago. Our builder was an honorable Christian man. He took our simple house plans and built the home we still live in today. He was so helpful in making suggestions, like extra…

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Freedom!

I am very patriotic about the freedom we enjoy in our country. This freedom is still being defended and protected by young men and women who believe in the “land of the free and the home of the brave”.  I’d gladly fight for our freedom even at my age.  Freedom really isn’t free, but it’s…

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I’m Sorry

These are two words that are sometimes hard to say. It takes me swallowing my pride and owning my behavior to deal with it. My wife has heard me say this many times because she seems to be the one that I say dumb things to the most. I’ve also said I’m sorry to my…

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