Category Archives: A Walk with God
The Sting of Death
Evidently the person who wrote this wanted to remain anonymous. But, I liked it so much that I wanted to share it with you all. Once a boy and his father were driving along the road in the family car when a bee flew in the window. The boy got very upset when he saw …
Busyness, Focus, and Living a Godly Life
Beware the barrenness of a busy life. ~ Socrates It’s Saturday. Another week has gone by and I’ve been so busy that, as I look back, I have no idea what half the busyness has been all about. Recently I feel like I have been letting life happen to me… and getting grumpy in the process. That is …
Quiet Time in God’s Word
What exactly does it mean to have quiet time in God’s Word? And how do you do it? Well, first of all, having quiet time in God’s Word means literally reading the Bible. If we want to get to know God, we need to go to His book. Just like with any relationship, our relationship …
Independence – Live My Way or Trust Him
I grew up in boarding school away from my parents. We lived in Africa and at the time my parents had no other options presented to them for educating their children other than boarding school since both of them were required (by the organization that sent them to Africa) to work full-time. (I can only imagine …
A Firmly Rooted Tree
Right on the corner of our property our “signature” oak tree has been living, tall and beautifully shaped… so big, I might be able to reach half way around the base with my arms. Of all of our trees, it has been my favorite. It seems like it must be at least a hundred years old, maybe …
What Kind of Person are You?
Remember the old phrase, “You watch your tongue!”? Usually it was said if a child chose to swear or say something unkind. I haven’t heard that for a long time. In fact, many parents these days are not choosing to teach their children to develop self-control. But, that is such an important aspect of life… in business, …
Your Value
This morning I couldn’t sleep. I woke up at 2 am and have laid there for almost two hours. I got up, took some medication for a headache and now here I am, sitting at my desk, reading blogs and enjoying the creativity and perspectives of other people. It has been a while since I’ve written. Between the …
VOICES OF DISCOURAGEMENT
Folks, this is really an excellent post. If you’re stuggling in some area of your Christian life, take time to read this. VOICES OF DISCOURAGEMENT.
What Is Easter Really All About?
Easter is coming up and, for me, this time of year is always a time to really think. What do I think about? Well… certainly not the Easter bunny or fancy breakfasts or candy or Easter eggs. So, how did Easter start? It’s impossible to get into all of the details of the beginnings of Easter. …
