Hairstyles, clothing lines, jewelry, cologne, perfume, cars, homes, your walk, your talk, your attitude, it’s all about image. In the world’s view, image is everything. I tend to agree. As long as the image that we are striving to portray, is the image of Jesus Christ. Here’s the problem, we […]
I don’t like spiders and snakes!
It was a beautiful sunny afternoon. Starla and I were taking a walk in a nearby Nature Preserve. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and the wildlife was active. It was a perfect day for a walk outside. When all of a sudden, right in front of us, […]
Let Everything That Has Breath!
Starla and I were eating at a restaurant the other day with another couple. When all of a sudden, we saw our friends begin to gasp with surprise and concern at the same time. They pointed in the direction of the commotion. We looked back over our shoulders and saw […]
The First Seven Steps to Following Jesus!
What does it look like to really follow Jesus? What is expected of us? Is it just a profession of faith, or does it require anything else? These are questions I am asked all the time. Some teach that to be saved, all you have to do is make a […]
Oops! I forgot!
I teach a Men’s Bible Study on Wednesday morning at a local restaurant. This past Wednesday I…. I….I, really don’t want to say it. I hate to admit it. But it’s the truth. I… forgot. That’s right! I forgot. Go ahead, call me a loser. Call me forgetful. Call me […]
Go the Extra Mile!
I was in the grocery store the other day. I asked an employee where a certain item was. He immediately put down what he was doing and said, “Let me show you where that is.” He then proceeded to walk me to the aisle and then found the exact item […]
You are a Masterpiece!
You were handmade by God. You weren’t the accident of an atomic explosion or the result of two individuals in love. You were handmade by God. Everyone knows the difference between something that is handmade or mass produced. Which one has more value? The handmade piece for sure. Whether it […]
Achieve More!
Everyone needs these three things to achieve more. Acceptance Affirmation Accountability Everyone who achieves anything in life, ordinarily has these three factors working for them. I know I did. All throughout my life I have had people in my life who accepted me for who I am, affirmed what they […]
It Is Finished!
I was in the flower beds this morning pulling weeds. Can I tell you how much I hate weeds?But all the family are coming to my house Sunday for Easter lunch. So I have to make sure everything looks as nice as I possibly can. We will try to squeeze […]
Fruit of the Spirit
How can I live out the fruit of the Spirit in my daily walk? How can I demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit today? Galatians 5:22-23 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control.” Here’s what it looks like today. Love- Choose […]