Category: Following

What does it mean to “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness”? I have been burdened lately with this question.  My thoughts have been all over the place.  I found myself in 2 Corinthians chapter 5 this morning as I considered this subject was reminded of something from my childhood. My dad worked

Regrets. Have you ever had any?  I have.   Words spoken, actions taken, relationships broken. Why this subject?  I was reading this morning in Genesis 6:5-6, The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.  And the Lord

Enough about you, let me tell you a bit about myself!  I like attention.  I like to be in charge.  I like people to praise me for my skills and accomplishments.  I don’t like to take crap from anyone! And I don’t need anyone, other than to compliment me!  I am extremely smart, smarter than

Growing up in the early to mid 70’s, there was one singer that my mom adored and always listened to, Elvis Presley. When Elvis died it was a time of mourning around our home, almost as if a member of the family died. I grew to enjoy not only his music but also his movies.

As a Christian, I can recall many conversations, sermons and articles focused on “secrets”.  Most were focused on the sinful things we do and keep hidden. I recently read a research study that had determined that people understand the weight of secrets by around age 6.  It is when we start limiting the details of

  Today, breath deep and release Allow your soul to find peace Time ushers forward at a relenting pace but come away to solitude place A brief second, or a long minute Take time to see what is in it A pause, a moment to see can seem like an eternity Moments, they are like

As we head into celebrating Christmas, the day celebrated by Christian’s as the birth of Christ, I thought I would post a few thoughts about Him. Jesus never spoke of salvation as a recitation of a prayer. That’s right I said it! Now if you are like me and grew up in the Bible belt

Created in the image of God! What a thought. I mean, really consider it. God . . . when you think of God, do you think of Him like yourself or maybe someone you know? I think we do that. When we really stop and think of God, we will often compare our thoughts of

Cooking is one of my simple pleasures. Growing up in East Texas I had alot of good food. One of my favorite dishes is cornbread stuffing.  As I was sharing the recipe with a friend the other day, I thought, hey you might like it as well. First you have to make a batch of

Have you ever been that person? You know the one who tripped in front of a group of people and fell flat of your face? Everyone laughing.  Embarrassment!  Most likely we all have done it at one point or another.  Statistically we are bound to.  Think about how many steps we take in our lifetime. 

30 plus years have past since I lived at home last since I lived in my father’s home Sine I set out on my own I have something to say For my Dad today: Mom left when I was only two Alone and unsure what to do You held on to me When your own

Today I found myself alone, Sitting on a big round stone. Off to the side of the trail, Exactly where I couldn’t tell. How I got here, I do not know, Confused and unsure where to go. The path is blocked with brush and debris And one really big tree. As I sat and looked

Contentment is a strange thing. I believe it is something we all seek after, or more aptly put, we seek after things which we believe would bring contentment. As a young boy growing up in East Texas, my father used a phrase that often echoed from my own lips to my children when the went

Life. Faith. Relationships. It all gets a bit messy sometimes.  The joy in our life ebbs and we wonder,  “Where is God?”.  We question, “How could He let this happen?”.  We can very quickly find ourselves in a state of floundering.  I like how the dictionary defines floundering, “to struggle with stumbling or plunging movements;   to

In a recent conversation, I was asked “Do you think you are honoring God with your life/actions?” For some reason this question gripped me and sent me down the proverbial rabbit hole, so I thought I would take you with me a bit. So, come along as I consider things. I think to answer such