Everything

This is one of those words that are absolute. There are not exceptions to everything. If there are exceptions, then it’s the wrong word to use… “almost everything” would be more accurate. There are times when an absolute word is called for. Please know that I’m not an English major. I do pay attention to…

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Faith & Trust

These are two very important parts of my journey with the Lord. I can’t always see what He’s doing, but I trust Him to walk with me along this journey. I think my trust in Him strengthens my faith in Him. I don’t want to make a big deal out of it, but I see…

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Fake It

I remember being told, “Fake it until you make it”. This advice seemed to make sense when you’re new at a job. Even if I’m not skilled yet, I can act with confidence like I really know what I’m doing.  One of my favorite sayings…. “Go with what you know until your feelings catch up”.…

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Touch

This word means to “come into contact or be in contact with”.  I think touch is powerful. Touch is important to us as humans. I was meeting some clients the other day to show houses and I reached out to shake his hand and he said: “I’m a hugger” and we hugged. It was warm…

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Struggle

I believe everyone struggles now and then. The depth of the struggle or the devastation of the struggle is much different for each person. I think nearly everyone struggles with the loss of a loved one. I think loss is a huge struggle. The loss of a friend, the loss of a job, the loss…

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Prayer Dependent

I have room to grow in prayer development. I learned a long time ago that prayer should be simple and direct not complicated and cumbersome. Some of my most effective prayers have been very brief. “Help” is a very effective prayer when I need God’s help.  I also think prayer should be both spontaneous and…

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