I love laying on a beach and listening to the sound of the waves rush in. I love to lay by a lake or creek and listen to the peaceful sounds of the rippling water. I love sitting in my back yard and listening to the waterfall over the rocks […]
Let Freedom Ring!
The Fourth of July is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. Commonly known as Independence Day. It is a day to celebrate Freedom. That’s why freedom is the word of the day. […]
Be Positive! Part 2
Four Keys to Staying Positive in a Negative World What you believe. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Positive thinking has to be based on a real and true belief system. Otherwise, you are just going through the motions. Do you really believe that […]
Be Positive! Part 1
Be Positive! Positive is the word for the day. I want you to choose to be positive today regardless of your circumstances. There is something good to see in every circumstance. Speak positive words over your life today. Remember words have the power of life and death. Choose to ignore […]
It’s all good!
Have you ever heard someone say, “It’s all good!”? This usually happens if you accidentally bump into someone and say, “I’m sorry.” You may hear someone say, “It’s all good.” I believe it is possible to have this outlook on life. If we truly believe the following scripture…. Romans 8:28 […]
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 […]
True Love is Sacrifice!
Today’s word is sacrifice. Recently, my oldest son Kolt, was watching a dinosaur movie with his two sons Kanon (4) and Maverick (2). In the movie the family of Dinosaurs were being threatened by a fire. The Daddy Dinosaur came back to save his family only to find that […]
Are You Ready for Promotion?
The word of the day is promotion. Everyone wants a promotion. But not everyone wants added responsibility. But with most any promotion comes added responsibility. I heard of an employee who approached his boss about a promotion. The boss asked him, “What additional responsibilities are you willing to take on […]
Hope Changes Everything!
From Parade magazine comes the story of self-made millionaire Eugene Land, who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in East Harlem. Mr. Lang had been asked to speak to a class of 59 sixth-graders. What could he say to inspire these students, most of whom would drop out […]