Posts Tagged ‘thankful’
Definitely Defiant
I remember disobeying my parents. I remember disobeying God. I remember breaking the law by speeding. The word defiant means boldly resistant to something. I’ve seen kids defiant to their parents, teachers, law enforcement and anyone else in authority. I have been defiant even to God. I’m not proud of my decisions, but I do…
Read MoreFreedom Has Boundaries
I love talking about the freedoms we have here in the United States. Paul Harvey used to say that “with great freedom comes great responsibility”. Freedom has boundaries to operate within. Adolf Hitler felt he was free to steal, kill and destroy. He learned that there are boundaries to our freedom. I remember on our…
Read MoreSaved & Thankful
I’m often so busy walking through each day that I don’t stop and reflect on the journey that brought me to where I am today. I’m not necessarily speaking of the journey that developed me professionally, but more about the journey that helped develop me spiritually. I grew up in a small town in Kentucky…
Read MoreEvery Promise
I’m made promises over the years that I’ve struggled to keep. I’ve learned the value of keeping promises. Keeping promises speaks to integrity of character and trust. If I say I’m planning to do something, you can bank on it. I sometimes break promises to myself. I decide that I’m going to eat smarter and…
Read MoreSimply Grateful
I love the holiday called Thanksgiving that we celebrate here in the United States. It’s a time to reflect and give thanks. It’s a time to push pause on our busy lives and give thanks for all the blessings that are ours. When I count my blessings, it’s really a matter of perspective and balance.…
Read MoreEverything I Do, See or Think
I am glad that others don’t know me the way the Lord knows me. He knows my thoughts that are sometimes really petty and sad. He also knows any jealousy or envy that enters my mind. He knows when lustful thoughts fly through or even stay a minute. He knows all about me and loves…
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