Every Christmas since before we were married we have been making the drive to central Florida to visit my wife’s parents (they aren’t snowbirds y’all they actually have worked and lived there for many many years). Each year we go, it seems that the number of people from across the…

“A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare. Prov 21:6 (NIV) Our work always needs to be through honest gain.  In the end we will always be better for it. Just a reminder for us all – Let’s not get caught in a…

I’ve been to my share of office Christmas parties over the years.  From the basic get together during lunchtime in the break room all the way to the large extravagant “throw down” complete with my managers breaking out their instruments and putting on a full fledged, real deal concert (remember…

““But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.  Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most high, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. “  Luke 6:35 (NIV) It’s hard to be…

We just got back from another great Thanksgiving get together/trip in Gatlinburg TN with my wife’s extended family. It’s always such a great time!  Getting everyone together and watching all the different generations of family members hang out and reminisce about old times (and new times) is always such a…

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.”  Rom 12:2 (NIV)  It’s easy for us to conform to…

Our high school football team continues to do well this season as they are currently in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs.  I don’t have a child playing on the team, but my daughter (who is a junior) and my recently graduated son have been going to school with many…

“We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.”  Heb 2:2 (NIV) We have heard over and over what we are to do and how we are to act. Let’s put it into action and not drift off!

I have a co-worker who has a persistent cough.  There is nothing he can really do about it to clear it up (I have asked!)  and it causes him to cough in a very loud and long way, ever 3-5 minutes.  It just so happens that his office is right…

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Rom 12:18 (NIV) How hard it is to do this! Some folks just don’t want to get along with anybody. But let’s do the best we can – especially with the folks at work!