This past weekend I did some yard maintenance – pulling weeds, cutting, weed eating… My yard was in need, and I was gently reminded that I needed to take care of it. So, as a man, I attacked it. Cutting the grass gives me a sense of accomplishment. However, I also noticed that some things … Continue reading Cutting Out What Needs to Go
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Learn how to live from the fair
Have you made it to the fair? It's going on in Neshoba County right now. A lot of people are enjoying the activities and atmosphere of it this year. As often happens, when thinking about the fair, my mind began to wander. I thought about a man at a fair who saw someone leading a … Continue reading Learn how to live from the fair
Who Are You?
Who are you? Really – who are you? That question usually leads us to think about a label. We think of a name, the family from which one comes, achievements or characteristics, one’s job, one’s failures, one’s flaws, or any other label we can attach. But none of those things truly define who you are. … Continue reading Who Are You?
It It All About Jesus
One of the most beautiful buildings in the world is the Taj Mahal in India. The emperor Shah Jahan commissioned its creation to honor his deceased wife. Since it is nearly four hundred years old, many legends have been created in connection with it. One legend describes how passionate the emperor was to build a … Continue reading It It All About Jesus
Are You Upset about Chandler?
Many of us remember the hit TV show “Friends.” It not only had incredible ratings when it was first aired, but 20 years after its finale, one can still find it on some channel every day. It was and is a cultural phenomenon. Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) died recently at the young age of 54. … Continue reading Are You Upset about Chandler?
Just Another Day?
Does the following sound familiar? You get up on Monday and do what you have to do to make it through the day. You do the same thing Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Saturday and Sunday might offer you a small break, but you know Monday is coming. When I look at most people, their … Continue reading Just Another Day?
The Big Deal about Labor Day
Labor Day is Monday. What do you have planned? What does it mean to you? Back in the late 1800’s, labor activities pushed for a holiday to recognize the importance of workers in shaping and sustaining America. They recognized the importance of “work” and wanted the nation to recognize it as well. Today, many people … Continue reading The Big Deal about Labor Day
Are You Ready for Some Football?
Ready or not, it is time. Get the school colors out, and dust off the stadium seats. Oh, and apparently stock up on water bottles. Man, it is hot! Football is obviously loved, supported, and debated in the South. And what I find interesting is that we can learn a lot from the game. Consider … Continue reading Are You Ready for Some Football?
Just one cog?
I'm just one person. What can I do? How can I really make a difference? I'm not that important. I'm just a cog in the machine. All of that is true of you. You probably won't make a huge impact in the world. You are just one person - insignificant in the big scheme things. … Continue reading Just one cog?
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