Have you ever asked someone about another person with a question like, “What is he/she really like?” The idea behind that question is that we want to know about someone at a deeper level. We know what the person seems to be like or what their public perception is, but we want to know more … Continue reading Do You Really Know Him?
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Where Is Your Loyalty?
Sometimes it’s hard to root for your favorite team, isn’t it? Teams have good years and bad years, It is exciting when everything is going well, but that is not always how seasons go. You start the season with high expectations, but as the season progresses, the team unravels. It is heartbreaking. Life shows us … Continue reading Where Is Your Loyalty?
What Excites You?
Do you like sparkly things? If you do not like sparkly things, it may be because you no longer get excited about that kind of thing. However, if you give a child a picture along with some glitter and fancy stickers, a masterpiece of colors and creativity will soon be created. As that child ages … Continue reading What Excites You?
Prayer Is Amazing!
Have you ever thought about how amazing prayer is? Most of us know that prayer is important. Most of us know that we should pray – regularly. Most of us also know that we do not pray as often as we should. Think about what that means. We say that we know we should pray … Continue reading Prayer Is Amazing!
Do You Want God to Show You the Answer?
Have you ever been frustrated with someone? Have you ever wondered why someone could not seem to understand something that you have tried to explain? I am sure that any teachers reading this can relate. You explain and explain and even give examples of how to accomplish the task, and some student cannot seem to … Continue reading Do You Want God to Show You the Answer?
Love God’s Way
Every store seems to be filled with hearts, cupids, and other Valentine’s Day paraphernalia. It is that time of the year. It is time to focus on love. Or is it? It seems that the kind of love that our culture promotes is little more than a feeling you might (or might not) have. In … Continue reading Love God’s Way
Taking the Spotlight
I am sure that you have never done this, but I know you have experienced it from another. Consider the following scenarios and see if you have ever been in one of them. You are having a conversation about something/anything when the other person suddenly turns the conversation onto themselves – how good they are … Continue reading Taking the Spotlight
Avoid the Slippery Slopes
As I write this article, our area is about to face some possible icy/snowy weather. As you read this, you have already seen whether or not the predictions came true. I hope you have stayed warm and safe. Cold weather in the South brings a lot of fears. We are not used to it. We … Continue reading Avoid the Slippery Slopes
Choosing to Have Peace
To put my own spin on the “Where’s the Beef?” lady from Wendy’s commercials: “Where is the peace?” I know some families that are struggling with some unexpected and painful events. Numerous Americans are struggling in the continued aftermath of hurricanes and tornadoes while others are in the middle of destructive fires. I see people … Continue reading Choosing to Have Peace
Counting Blessings or Feeling Entitled?
A famous person seems to be in control of his life. He is successful and admired by many. He seems to have life by the tail until the news breaks, and everyone discovers that his life was not what everyone assumed. He was involved in things that repulse people. So, before long, the success is … Continue reading Counting Blessings or Feeling Entitled?
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