In control Most men have a real issue with not being in control. Seems to be a part of our nature. You are married, have children and you are in control; you have a business and people work for you and you are in control; you own a car and can come and go when […]
Do not be afraid These words, or in modern translation, do not be afraid, are found in over 300 verses in the Bible. From the very moment that our first parents disobeyed, they experienced fear. It was evidenced by hiding from God. Up to that moment they had actually walked with the living God. They spoke […]
Find a penny pick it up… What does luck have to do with anything? There must be something to it since so many people wish you good luck, call you a lucky duck, aren’t you a lucky one and you seem to have the luck of the Irish. May luck be on your side. People […]
Injustices The expression, “there is nothing new under the sun”, has been around for a long time. Every time I think or say, “I’ve seen it all now”, I live to find that is simply not true. As Yogi Berra said many times, “It’s déjà vu all over again”, and he is right. Who would question that great […]
Symbolism Magnolias…are a Southern tradition. I always think of Mississippi since it is their State Tree. We have three smaller ones along a fence line in our backyard. We planted them some fifteen years ago and now they are mature and full of blossoms at this time of year. They may be the most magnificent […]
Sermon on the Mount It was the first day of Spring. I woke up to a steady downpour of rain and joined a group of faithful sisters on a weekly early morning “Cry Out” call. Our facilitator led us in Praise, for His Name and His attributes. Then she led us to pray any Scripture God […]
F-F-F FEAR, FAITH AND THE FUTURE…are so interrelated. Let’s examine each separately and then see how they impact us. · Fear—an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or threat. Terror, fright or alarm. · Faith—complete trust or confidence in someone or something. Trust, belief, confidence […]
Do I trust Jesus? As I was pulling up behind a car at a stop light yesterday, a thought really hit me. Why, because twice the day before two cars stopped suddenly in front of me and as I slammed on my brakes, everything in the front and back seats went flying into the floor. […]
Balance and stability Canes…come in all shapes and looks. I recently went through hip surgery and for a week or so I used one. Really helped. Today as I was leaving Corner Bakery a lady was helping her elderly mother with a cane to climb over a median curb without much success. I assisted and […]
A mentor “Smokey” John Reaves ran profitable night clubs and a successful BBQ joint that opened its doors in 1976 in Dallas. Smokey had an older man invest time in him as a mentor for a number of years and it reaped great benefits. His advice for dads is to challenge us on how to pray […]