Posts Tagged ‘values’
Trouble At Home
It is often easy to tell what really goes on at home when you are engaged or involved with the children. When I served as a Youth Pastor, the children would often reveal if things at home were as they “appeared to be”. When people go out in public (such as a church function), they…
Read MoreHonest
I will often look up a word in the dictionary that jumped off the pages of God’s Word. This morning, the word honest jumped out. I was taught the value of honest at a young age when I was busted by my parents for being dishonest. I also learned how it hurts me and my…
Read MoreJust Obey
I look back on my childhood and I know that I wasn’t the perfect child when it comes to obedience. I tried things that were outside the boundaries that were set for me. I ignored the instruction of my parents and grandparents on occasion. For the most part, I was an obedient kid growing up.…
Read MoreMy Word
I watched my Pappy work out deals with his spoken word and a firm handshake. Today, we really must write everything down before a deal is binding on both parties. In our culture today, our word is not enough to make something binding and enforceable. I work in the Real Estate space and it’s very…
Read MoreFrom Now On
These three words are powerful reminders that a pivot has been made. An event or a “wake-up call” happened that helped shift my attention. I remember the location when I first believed in God and really began to trust Him. I remember when certain events took place in my life that rocked me to my…
Read MoreWar Is Complicated
I remember as a kid watching our army vets returning from Vietnam. It was a sobering scene. Even though we were trying to do good in that region, it felt like a defeat. I have read a good bit about World War II and the men and women who fought to stop the Nazi machine…
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