Hurt, people hurt, people. Controlled people, control people. Angry people, anger people. But healed people, heal people and loved people, love people. I think you get the point. You reproduce what you are. You reproduce what you have experienced in your own life. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 says, “Praise be to […]
No Weapon!
When I was playing football in Junior High, I remember tackling a guy from behind. I wrapped my arms around his legs and the heel of his two cleats went right into my diaphragm. It knocked the breath out of me. That was many years ago. It didn’t kill me, […]
Always keep a positive attitude!
Sometimes life hurts. Sometimes people fail. Sometimes plans fall apart. Sometimes things just don’t turn out the way you initially planned. So, what do you do? Many people get mad, quit, throw in the towel and refuse to keep moving forward. That is a guaranteed way to lose. Others, choose […]
One Act of Kindness!
I can remember while growing up with my two brothers, that there were times that one of us “committed the crime, but all of us, did the time.” Sometimes my parents would punish all of us, because even though we may not have been guilty, at that time, they knew […]
There’s Something Missing!
There’s Something Missing Kendall Bridges There’s something missing in our world today, Way too many have lost their way. Parents authority is being undermined, Marriage is being shamelessly redefined. Gender identity is completely confused, Drugs are still being rampantly abused. Alcohol is way too prevalent, And the Church seems powerless […]
5 Keys to a Happier Marriage!
Would you like a new, happier relationship? 5 Keys to a Happier Marriage 1. Agree on your expectations. Negotiate until you both come to an agreement. Then, abide by the agreement. Such as, who pays the bills, balances the checkbook, mows the lawn, disciplines the children, prepares the meals, etc. […]
No Shortcuts!
I am notorious for taking shortcuts when we are driving somewhere. I always think I can find a faster way to get there. It’s not so much that I think I know better than anyone else, it’s more of a competition with myself. The truth is, they don’t usually work […]
The curse of creativity is conformity!
I read recently that in a research study, one series of I.Q. tests were given to children ages 2 – 4 years. How many children do you think were found to be highly creative with curious, questioning minds and an ability for abstract thinking? The results were: 95%. Now imagine […]
Does God Create Detours?
Recently as I driving to a restaurant, I was detoured by construction. Of course, I immediately resented the fact that I was being slowed down and was not going to arrive at the time I had planned. I was impatiently tapping my steering wheel and breathing deep sighs of frustration. […]
Beautiful Chaos!
Every time our family of four children, their spouses and our nine grandchildren get together and has a meal, it is Beautiful Chaos. Yes, Beautiful Chaos. There are kids climbing from one adult to the other. There is a child climbing under the table at any given moment trying to […]