Outward Appearance

I have learned to push forward even when I’m struggling inside. I’ve also learned to smile even when I’m hurting inside. I have learned to “fake it until I make it”.  I can look like I’ve got it all together on the outside, but inside I’m a “jacked up mess”. I know people who look…

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Important

There are many things that appear very urgent in my world. There are times when I’ve got an issue with my HVAC, water heater, plumbing or something else around the house. At other times, I need brakes on one of my vehicles or a sound develops in the vehicle that I haven’t heard before. It…

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Servant

It sometimes blows my mind that the One and Only Son of God came to serve instead of being served. He held the highest place on earth given Him by Creator God, but He chose serving. The most powerful person on earth today has lots of people serving him. Jesus came in such a humble…

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Example

I have watched a lot of people that were older than me. I was trying to figure out something about life and relationships. I saw these people as mentors and leaders in my life. My parents and grandparents were among my first mentors as I watched them carefully. I remember looking up to people in…

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What Do You Think?

When I’m asked this question, it seems to give me permission to share an opinion. I’m not sure that is what is being asked.  I think I’m being asked the question because of my experience or knowledge. When attorney’s ask questions, they are gathering information. When they are asking questions from a different angle or…

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Love God – Love Others

I grew up hearing about God’s love. At church we sang songs about God’s love. I heard stories from the Bible about God’s love. I remember accepting God’s love in third grade. I went from wanting to be a fireman to wanting to be a preacher. I’m thankful to have the opportunity to serve in…

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