It was the best “yes” I had ever heard. It was the day when I asked Starla to marry me and she said “yes.” I know I caught her at a weak moment. She had no idea what she was getting into. But nevertheless, she said “yes.” That was over […]
Write it down!
Have you ever noticed that when you buy a new car, that all of a sudden you start seeing that same car everywhere on the road? I remember when Starla was pregnant, I noticed pregnant women everywhere. When our children were born, I would notice babies everywhere. When they became […]
It’s not too late to apologize!
The church service was about to start. I was walking into the sanctuary, greeting people as I entered. To my right a little lady walked up to me. I realized I had not seen her in a few months. I gave her a hug and asked how she was? She […]
Lost and Found!
When I just a little kid, I can still remember the horror of being lost in the department store, separated from my family, wondering if I would ever see them again. Only to be gently greeted by a man in a security uniform, asking if I was alright? He wiped […]
Caution!
Have you ever seen a “Wet Paint” sign and just couldn’t resist the urge to touch it and find out if it was wet or not? Sure, most of us have done that at one time or another. What is it about caution signs and warning signs that cause some […]
Pardon the Interruption!
I was sound asleep, in the middle of the night, when out of nowhere I heard the sound. It’s the sound that you only hear in the dark of the night. It’s the sound that interrupts your sweet dreams. It’s the sound that beckons you from the comfort of your […]
“For a happy life you need three things”
Happy is the word of the day. Everyone wants to be happy. I want you to speak this word over your life, your marriage and your family today. I was walking through the mall the other day and I saw a picture quote on the wall, so I took […]
What kind of friends do you have?
Friends are either wind in your sails, or a weight around your neck. You need to determine if the people who are in your life are wind or weights. Someone said, “Friends are like elevators, they either take you up or take you down.” The word of the day […]
Fight or Flight!
This day of September 11th will always be a reminder to me of the day America was attacked on our own soil, by radical muslim extremists. Their vicious and brutal attacks brought down our World Trade Center towers, but did not bring down our resolve to be a great nation. […]
Work Hard?
Work is the word of the day! I want you to realize that most things of value require work to achieve and to maintain. Whether it is a skill, talent, job or business. This is true in our relationships as well. Therefore, I want you to make a commitment to […]