The title of this post is from Stephen Covey’s book, Seven Habits of Highly Successful People. I was introduced to the habits and the book when my kids attended a local elementary school a few years ago. I have found … Read More
There are times in life when strange questions come into my mind. This is one of those times, but I hope I will be able to explain it in such a way that it will make sense. The other morning, … Read More
I hope you had a Merry Christmas. It’s hard to believe that another Christmas has come and gone, but it has. Now it is full steam ahead for many people to New Year’s Eve, and then New Year’s Day. As … Read More
In just a few short days, many families will gather together in homes, and exchange gifts with one another. These gifts represent the thoughtfulness of the gift giver. They represent the time spent thinking about, and carefully selecting the best … Read More
One thing that I have often noticed about reading the Bible is how straightforward it is. We live in an age of political correctness that is run amuck. We are constantly bombarded with passive aggressive posts on social media. However, … Read More
A few weeks ago, I got the privilege of speaking at Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy’s Upper School Chapel. It just happened to be on the 77th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. What I hoped to share with … Read More
We are less than one week away from Christmas! Just writing that caused my heart to speed up a little. 2018 has flown by. I always remember my grandfather saying, “the older you get, the faster time seems to go.” … Read More
As the Christmas season comes to an end and the New Year begins, many of us make resolutions. Are you one of them? Maybe it is losing weight, obtaining a promotion, being there for your kids more often, learning another language, or … Read More
Are we part of the “inn crowd” or part of the “stable crowd.” This of course is a play on the Christmas story. There was no room found in the inn for Mary and Joseph, but the King of kings … Read More
