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Ahhh. Comedians. Don’t we just love ’em?! (Except, of course, when they embarrass, bluster, or spout jokes that really aren’t funny.) I had a different post planned for today, but after a recent experience, I switched thoughts midstream. Here’s the setup: I like to smile, laugh, and encourage. I’m a people person. I like to talk, do, watch, and listen. I’m real, I rarely mince …
The thing about love is it’s just so unpredictable. We toss the word around casually, as if the word itself gives credence to the emotion. The biblical definition (1st Corinthians 13) is watered down to resemble a pitiful interpretation of what God intended. We’ve made the word commonplace. A sham. A poor substitute for lack of a more accurate descriptor. For example: I love Junior …
Today, as we approach one of the most joyous times of year, I wanted to shift gears a bit. This post isn’t intended to be preachy, pretentious, or holier-than-thou. Because I love you and I care about where you spend eternity, I also won’t apologize for taking a few moments to talk about my Savior, Jesus Christ. If you don’t …
In secular fiction there seems to be a lot of the “sensationalism” factor. Whatever will grab readers’ attention, implement it. If it’s shocking, say it. Off-color? Write it. A little violence? Add it. Owning one’s actions? Well, heaven forbid! The accountability component just doesn’t seem to be there sometimes. In some of the stories I’ve read, it may take reading the entire book before a …
I’ve always been a “go for broke” kind of person. In other words, I believe anything that’s worth doing is worth doing well. I think when we’re younger, we tend to hang back a bit because of fear. Not just reluctance–fear. Fear of rejection. Fear of peer perceptions. And maybe, as odd as it sounds, even fear of success. In …
The 23rd Psalm. I memorized it at a young age. For most Christians, it’s as familiar as the back of our hands. Even non-believers can recite much of the passage without batting an eye. Depending which version of the Bible we read, the words are pretty easy, too. I like to study God’s word early in the morning. My mind …
In a society where we’re continually bombarded with bad news and negativity, it can sometimes be difficult to keep a positive perspective about things. Today, especially, I think we have to be cautious about these influences or our lives can become one big melting pot of worry. Worry turns to fear, and the fear in turn can be paralyzing. I don’t bury my head …
For the most part, I’m thrilled when I’m offered a variety of choices. Giving me multiple options makes me feel valued. It empowers me. It reaffirms my independence. It adds a bit of spice to life. On the other side of the coin, however, variety has the ability to overwhelm. There’s the tendency to overspend. If we’re not wise with …
When we’re surrounded by everyday beauty, sometimes it’s easy to become a little complacent thinking that it’s always going to be there–that it’s always going to be a given. My heart aches for all of those touched recently by natural disasters, unforseen circumstances, and random acts of violence. I tend to dwell on these things, reflecting on how I, personally, can make …
