Monday was another sad day.  Our son texted us from work telling us his friend Jeffrie (along with two other 18 year olds) were killed in a single car crash in Nashville the night before.  Jeffrie has been over to our house a couple of times as he and Donevon…

“Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”  Eph 5:15-16 (NIV) I have been reminded lately of how short life actually is.   A student asked Billy Graham a question once, “What is the greatest…

I remember the day 6 years ago I met my next door neighbors – Jeanine & Scott, with their three kids Ashley, Parker, and Ellie who moved here from California.  Great folks!   We grew to become friends with their entire family – we met their in-laws, talked about yard work, school…

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.” Eph 5:19 (NIV) This verse reminded me that when I’m in a tough spot or not having a good day singing some of my favorite Christian songs or hymns…

As my job requires, I talk to a lot of people that want to get a home loan.  Some of them are qualified but many are not (and who usually think that they are btw)!  There are several ways I could approach the conversation when the light bulb goes off in…

““Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Eph 4:29 (NIV) If you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all.  Have you every heard this saying?  My…

Our company recently had a one-day meeting where we brought almost everyone from our region into Nashville. It was inspiring!  We had our president, EVP, VP of products and a fellow top loan officer who spoke and offered compelling motivation and much needed perspective on what is going on in our…

“Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” Rom 15: 2 (NIV) What can we do this week to encourage those around us? It’s so easy to do!

I work mostly from home, periodically going into the office while also having numerous in person meetings at various lunch or breakfast restaurants throughout the week.  I have a “spot” that I work at from home.  It’s not a separate room that is an office, but a bedroom in which…

“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” Prov 11:14 (NIV) Simple yet powerful words for us this week. Wisdom surrounds us if we will just turn and ask. Let’s seek wise counsel in our decisions!