Show Repentance

I’ve privately repented before the Lord many times of my private sin. Repentance is a U-turn. I was going in one direction (the wrong direction) but now I’m turning and heading in the right direction. Repentance is hard sometimes. Repentance is humbling. Repentance requires me to lay down my pride. My journey through Job is…

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Not Needed

I think most everyone likes to be needed at a certain level. Some people thrive when needed. Others get a bit arrogant when they are needed. I think we are all needed at some level on this earth, but we are not all necessary. When I breathe my last breath, there will be someone who…

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Proper Response

There were times when my kiddos didn’t answer questions that I asked properly. As a parent, I could catch any “tude” (attitude) that laced the answers. They didn’t realize at the time that they were making this way harder on themselves than they ought.  I remember being called upon to attend a hearing to a…

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Wisdom & Understanding

I don’t always appear wise. In fact, I’ve been known to make a dumb decision occasionally. The older I’ve become, the fewer dumb decisions I’ve made.  I am still learning and growing in knowledge and wisdom. I want to be a life-long learner.  In reading God’s Word, I believe He speaks into my very soul…

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Have You Ever?

Have you ever had some ask a question that made you feel stupid? Have you ever asked someone a question to make them feel small? I have known people that I don’t want to get in a verbal sparring match with them, because they are “quick witted”, and they will defeat me soundly with words.…

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Notice

I have met people who notice way more detail when they walk into a room than I do. I have some friends in law enforcement and they can scan a room and notice in great detail who is there and assess very quickly any threat or anything out of the ordinary. I have a friend…

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