Posts Tagged ‘steady’
Humble Pie
I have to admit that I don’t always like the taste of Humble Pie – some call it the “pastry that is never tasty”. I do think a slice of it every now and then is a good thing. Being humble is easier said than done. I think humility starts in the heart and works…
Read MoreThe Good Ole Days
I’ve been around people who talk about the “good ole days” like they were so easy. I can remember my grandparents referring to a simpler life – but it was also a hard life. I can remember the days before the digital pager. I can remember the days before cell phones. I can remember the…
Read MoreWisdom
I have learned over the years to seek out people who are more knowledgeable and more experienced than I am. They can give great counsel and wisdom because of their experience and their knowledge. Wisdom is often a rare find. Some people who should be wise from experience are actually not because they didn’t learn…
Read MoreFragile
When I think of something “fragile”, I think of something at high risk to break. I think of a really thin glass or an egg. When I see the word “fragile” on a box, I immediately know that I should handle the box and what is in it with great care. There are relationships that…
Read MoreA Whisper of His Power
There are times when it’s hard to grasp the power that one individual has over another. It can be obvious when I see an abusive relationship where one person is clearly wielding power over the other. It can be physical power, emotional power, or both. As I read Job’s response to his friend Bildad, I…
Read MoreDarkness
I’m not a huge fan of darkness. I’m not afraid of the dark, but I am suspicious of things that I can’t see in the dark. I worked campus security when I was in college. I had to go to different parts of the campus and buildings to keep a watchful eye on the systems…
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