How has life turned out for you? When we are children, we often have big dreams with big accomplishments that we want to achieve. As we grow older, we refine those dreams and hope for a meaningful and successful life. And then life happens. Some people do not see their dreams becoming reality. Some people … Continue reading Is It Too Late?
Author: DrJayCook
Did You Say that You Are Fine?
What do you say when someone asks you, “How are you doing?” Most of the time we say something like, “Fine.” But that is not always true; is it? Rather than admitting your pain, fear, or struggle, we pretend to be “fine.” A few days ago, we dropped off our youngest daughter at Mississippi College. … Continue reading Did You Say that You Are Fine?
Do You Need a New Start?
Have you seen all the pictures of kids getting ready for a new school year lately? They all look excited with their fresh haircuts, new clothes, and new school paraphernalia. The last year is gone, and after a quick summer break, they are ready for a new adventure in a new grade. I vaguely remember … Continue reading Do You Need a New Start?
Are You Going to Win a Blue Ribbon?
Fair season is upon us! The Neshoba County Fair is in full swing, and for the next three months, fairs will pop up all over the state. They can be a lot of fun. They also can be a bit expensive. When my kids were younger, we loved to go to the local fair each … Continue reading Are You Going to Win a Blue Ribbon?
Has Someone Done You Wrong?
Who makes you mad? Who do you find hard to forgive? Who would you consider to be your enemy? You know (as well as I do) that there are plenty of people who “do you wrong.” It is hard to smile when you are around them. It is hard to listen when others praise them. … Continue reading Has Someone Done You Wrong?
How to Experience Something Amazing
Have you ever wanted to go somewhere special? Maybe you heard about it from others, and it sounded like an incredible place. Maybe you saw pictures, and it looked like a fun place. However, you did not really know what it would be like until you actually got there. I cannot help but think about … Continue reading How to Experience Something Amazing
What Do You Do When Others Don’t Agree with You?
We all have opinions, right? At least that is my opinion. Opinions are natural. We think a certain way. We have experiences that shape our view of things. We make decisions based on what we think. At the same time, we do not know everything, we can be wrong, and we think that others are … Continue reading What Do You Do When Others Don’t Agree with You?
Celebrate Freedom – True Freedom
Happy Independence Day! Many years ago, when the American colonists declared their freedom from England, it was a great day – for them and for us. They began a venture into the unknown to establish and safeguard American freedom. And since then, we have taken great pride in our freedom and independence. Each year we … Continue reading Celebrate Freedom – True Freedom
Dealing with a Broken World
What is happening throughout our world? People are miserable. People are hurting. People are angry. People do not know where to turn or what to do. We see it on display every day. Short tempers lead to arguments or vindictive words being spewed. Leaders lash out at their perceived opponents rather than leading people to … Continue reading Dealing with a Broken World
When We Need Others
Mary was miserable. She moved to a new area and no longer had friends and family living nearby. She wanted connections. She wanted friendships. She did not want to feel alone. Since she always had had connections in her church, she decided to visit a church. Upon arriving at the church she picked, Mary was … Continue reading When We Need Others
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