Does anyone else spend more time than you prefer sifting through junk emails? It seems like I spend more time deleting emails, that I have no idea how I got on their mailing list, than actually reading emails that I want. I’m pretty sure that I delete good emails every […]
Just say, “No!”
I learned while working in sales that the answer to a customer’s request is always, “Yes.” When the customer asks for something, you always respond first with, “Yes,” then, you explain what it will cost to make that happen. Let them decide if they are willing to pay the price […]
Image is Everything!
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 […]
How’s Your Vision?
Years ago when Starla and I were taking our kids to the optometrist for their annual eye exam, the doctor called us in and gave us his report on our daughter Summer Star. She was about 11 or 12 years old at the time. He explained to us that either […]
I have Scars!
“Scar” is the word of the day. This word will make sense if you continue reading. How many of you have a scar? Do you hide it or do you show it off? A lot of people like to show their scars. It’s like a badge of honor. It shows that […]