“Follow your heart.” That is a phrase that I am sure you have heard (and possibly used). A quick search reveals that you also can find the phrase on pendants, coffee mugs, a certain food distributor, and other places. It is hard to miss the phrase. Typically, people mean well when they use it. They … Continue reading Should You Follow Your Heart?
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Christmas Was Not an Accident And Neither Are You
Merry Christmas! I hope this day is extra special for you because it is definitely a special day. It is not just any holiday. It celebrates God coming to us as one of us to offer His salvation to all of us. Christmas was not an accident. It was planned. Just take a look at … Continue reading Christmas Was Not an Accident And Neither Are You
You Are As Unique As Sand
While growing up, some of my fondest memories center around the times that my family went to the beach. I married a beach-loving girl, so the beach remained part of my life. In fact, for several years I lived on the Mississippi coast near the water (and the sand), so it had to be part … Continue reading You Are As Unique As Sand
Cutting Out What Needs to Go
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
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
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