In a day and age where the act of serving seems to be wound tightly around some agenda, hope of reward, or personal recognition, I share this morning's devotional (from Dec. 15). Continue Reading...
Filled With Thanksgiving
As I sat in the woods this morning, talking silently with my Creator, under a peaceful, gentle, soaking rain, I was filled with Thanksgiving. Continue Reading...
Sports
In my house we watch a lot of sports. My wife and I both played sports growing up. The kids have played many sports, all of their lives. Sports, not much gets better. To compete, to go after something, only to lose, or to win. It's healthy. There's nothing better for a person who competes, to learn both sides of that coin. Preparation, planning, and execution, all measured, all with feedback. Continue Reading...
Happy Thanksgiving 2016
I thought about Thanksgiving quite a bit, as I laid in bed late last night. And I thought reflection in humility would serve well the left or the right. We have one voice that I hope we all cared enough to thoughtfully use. Aftermath then, justification through pontification, just an modish excuse. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This link is from 2011, but pertinent still, I Continue Reading...
God Bless the USA, Let’s Pray
I don’t need science to tell me that meditation repairs brain matter Just bow your head and talk to Him, void of all the societal chatter See, there are places all around you can find a spot filled in silence Here, at least for now, my walk and talk with Jesus, is my license Go to some quiet place, exhale, bow in reverence, and just pray List every little thing you are Continue Reading...
Thanks #25 (Sports)
I am thankful for sports. I have spent thousands of hours playing, practicing, teaching, watching, and dreaming in sports. Through sports I learned disciplines. I learned teamwork. I learned respect. I learned how to get along with others. I learned what it meant to be a part of something bigger than myself. I learned how to compete. I learned how to win and lose graciously. I learned motivation Continue Reading...
Happy Thanksgiving in my words
I know this is late according to the calendar. Is it ever late to be thankful? I guess there are times when it would be. Hopefully this isn't one of them. Happy Thanksgiving in my words. The following are some definitions of the word 'happy': feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy causing or characterized by pleasure, contentment, or joy feeling satisfied that something is right or Continue Reading...