“Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.” Prov 16:21 (CSB) I read this verse and didn’t ever realize that pleasant speech increases learning, but when I thought about it more I can totally understand how this works!  I have learned most when my speech…

It was a frustrating kind of day. We asked our doctor to call in a refill for a prescription, and when I went to pick it up, I realized they had called in the wrong one. I found out that the teacher didn’t turn in the forms we gave them and now the burden…

Recently our family went on vacation to the nation’s capitol.  This was the first time our kids had ever been so it was something we all were looking forward to doing with them – even though it wasn’t an amusement park/water park or something “fun” like that. We stayed at…

“So I say, walk by the spirit and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh” Gal 5:16 (NIV) Temptation is swirling around us all the time – the desires of the flesh are many!  I know personally I am constantly battling different the desires of the flesh…

A friend of mine passed away last week. He died in his sleep.  He did have a few health problems but was taking care of them the best that he could.  It’s always hard for me to imagine people dying that I know, even when they actually do pass away….

It doesn’t take much to be thankful for what we have.  It always seems easier though to look around at what we are missing! Try and look at all of the things you have this week… instead of what you don’t have – you will be amazed if you really stop and…

Recently I was on a business trip that involved being at the airport.  On this particular day I had been traveling for some time with various connections and delays.  By the end of the day and me still not at my final destination I was tired, hungry and just “done”…

Recently while on vacation, I had to wait in line to rent a beach chair for our family.  Renting chairs on the beach is a treat for us and we usually will do it once while we are at the beach just to make it an even more “special” time…

My wife and I must say “Be Kind” to our kids probably 25 times a week – but I needed this reminder for myself this week as I forget many times to practice it too!  “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God…

I’ve been a little anxious at work lately.  New responsibilities, completing an assignment on time, new leadership, a particular report that was due – all things I’m used to seeing/doing but I have been allowing them to consume my thoughts as of late.  Things are constantly changing at work, which I am…