There is so much that I can learn from others. But learning from others requires me to be an active listener, which at times can be a challenge. Many times I try and interject the things that I have learned but if really want to learn personally, I need to listen. Most likely I will [...]
Late Sunday afternoon I had the privilege of performing the wedding ceremony of Duane and Vanessa. What a supreme joy it is to be asked to perform the ceremony of your own son. Seeing him standing there before me, beginning a new life adventure with the bride of his dreams, what an awesome opportunity! And challenge [...]
A friend of mine went through intensive military training. He talked about the underwater course he went through saying he failed it the first time but that the whole experience does two things. 1) Cures your fear of water and 2) teaches you to control your mind. He said “If your mind tells you that [...]
I know there are many times when I handle a specific situation that some others would feel that I didn’t do the right thing or maybe the best thing. I well understand my limitations at times, but probably am not as aware as maybe I should be. I know that you could have done a [...]
Some of you have questioned my frequency or lack thereof at times with this post. I write this Monday Morning segment as I receive the inspiration. If I am not inspired, I don’t write. I do not write on ahead and if there is nothing stirring in my spirit, I don’t bother to put anything [...]
“You are what you eat” is the by-line that has been used by nutritionist for years attempting to get us to monitor our input into our physical bodies more effectively. Obviously a diet of junk food only, will have a negative result on our physical health and physique. While, we certainly know this is true [...]
Delays, life is full of them. We expect such and such to take place and it doesn’t materialize. I am in Chicago right now with a 1.5 hr. delay which means I am going to miss the first part of the meeting that I am leading. Last week I missed my last 30 min flight [...]
Been traveling the past week, first of all to Scotland, to see my good friend John Buchan for two days. John is battling lung cancer and is currently receiving chemo. We had a wonderful time together sharing, praying, and rejoicing in all that the Lord has done and is doing. We are believing for total [...]
Relationships are all about connection. Your relationship with Jesus, others and your spouse, is defined by the depth and closeness of the connection you have with them. Connection to them emotionally is the relationship. Danny Silk writes that many times instead of creating a safe connection with others, where we are free to be ourselves [...]
My Dad who is 91 years old, is getting hip replacement surgery this morning. Why? Because he is planning on living a while yet and is planning for the future. He still drives the car, mows the lawn, and works in his woodshop and plans to continue to do so as long as the Lord [...]