We just finished moving our daughter back into college for her sophomore year.  Her first year was full of challenges and struggles, ups and downs, but she made it through and is going back for her 2nd year! She had to head back a little earlier than everyone else because…

“Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed – without remedy.”  Prov 19:1 (NIV) Or I like this version too:  “Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.” Prov19:1 (NLT) We have to remain open minded and to able to accept correction at the proper…

Recently our family traveled to South Georgia for my wife’s annual family reunion.  We’ve attended this reunion almost every year, no matter where we’ve lived. In fact, we’re usually the ones who travel the farthest and this year was no exception – over nine hours in the car just to…

“Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord” 1 Cor 1:31 (niv) It’s so easy to talk about what a great company we work for, what a great job we have,  all our own accomplishments or even those accomplishments of our kids.   I do it all…

I closed a loan this week that was a first for me.  I never actually had a conversation with the client. (Well… almost.) When I called him the first time, he answered and quickly said, “Hey, I’m in a meeting. Can you just text me? I’m comparing rates. I’m already…

Weekly Ration “A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.”  Prov 22:3 (NIV) How many times have I ignored the warning signs and pushed forward.. Only to suffer the consequences. Let’s remember this week to “take refuge” when we see danger ahead!

Recently one of my first bosses passed away. Danny Berry – or “DB” as most of us called him – was one of the two people who hired me when I first started in the music industry “back in the day”. Along with his partner, LC, they took a chance…

“…Make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way” Rom 13:14b (NIV) How many times have I inadvertently (and sometimes even purposely!) put things in the way of others…  from completing a task, to doing their job well, all the way to preventing…

I love what I do. But there are definitely parts of my job that I don’t enjoy. I’ve always been relational. That’s how God wired me.  I genuinely enjoy talking with people, hearing their stories, and learning about what’s going on in their lives. In fact, I can often remember…

  “Do not say, ‘Why were the old days better than these?’ for it is not wise to ask such a question.” Ecc 7:10 (NIV) How big is our rearview mirror in our car?! How big is the windshield in our car?! Looking back is good for a glance, but…