How many can remember as kids climbing a tree? I sure can. I remember struggling to the highest point of the tree that I possibly could. Sometimes climbing so high that I had a difficult time finding my way down. But the greatest challenge was finding your way to […]
This Too Shall Pass!
A few years ago Starla and our kids were walking through the petting zoo exhibit at the Texas State Fair. I saw this Sow (Momma pig) nursing her little piglets. They were tough on their Momma. They fought each other and were extremely rough with each other and their […]
Timing is Everything!
Someone said, “Timing is everything.” In fact, Solomon said in Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything under the sun.” The key is knowing the right time to speak and the right way to say it. Today’s word is timing. For instance, when I said to the young […]
5 Keys to becoming more productive
Most everyone wants to succeed and be productive in life. I don’t know very many people that wake up in the morning and say to themselves, “I want to have a totally unproductive and unsuccessful day.” No one usually sets out with the goal of failing. But oftentimes our […]
Are you listening to me?
Communicate is the word of the day. It’s also one of the most difficult things to accomplish on a continual and effective basis over a long period of time in a relationship. Here are three things that I want you to be very intentional about communicating to the people […]
Sincerely Yours!
Sincerity is the word for the day. Remember, words have the power of life and death. (Proverbs 18:21) The words you choose, set the course for your day and your destiny. Speak sincerity over yourself, your marriage, your family and your life. Declare that you will operate in sincerity […]
Little Things Big Difference!
“Little Things” This is the word for the day. Okay I know its two words, but don’t get too technical. Tell yourself that there is power in the “little things.” Most things are made to grow. Children grow. Trees grow. Businesses, churches and organizations grow. If something is not growing […]
Control-Freak!
Self- Control is the word I want you to speak over your life today. You can’t conquer the mountains in your life until you have conquered yourself. Every day we face questions in our mind like… Do I say what I am thinking? Do I order dessert? Do I go […]
Gentle as a Giant?
Gentleness is the word for the day. Speak this word over your life and family today. Gentleness could be defined as, “strength or power under control.” My grandfather had a horse named Star. Star was a beautiful Quarter Horse. She was loyal, hard-working, strong and extremely gentle. It was amazing […]
Faithfulness Matters!
Faithfulness is the word of the day. I want you to speak this word over your life, marriage and family today. Proverbs 3:3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. We are made in the image of […]