This past week, I found myself being very reflective over some events in my life. One person that came to my mind a lot was my brother-in-law, Jeff Smith, who passed away almost a year ago. For my sister and … Read More
Mike Tyson has a good quote, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” He said that when asked about an upcoming opponent he was to fight many years ago, when the reporter told him that his … Read More
One of my favorite pastors and authors is Robby Gallaty of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, TN. He has said a lot of things in books I have read or on his podcast, Making Disciples, but there is one … Read More
From the time we are toddlers until the end of our life one thing is often drilled into our heads, “I can do it myself.” Have you ever noticed that you never have to teach a toddler how to be … Read More
Very few things can rally a group of people to a cause like seeing a leader right there in the fight with them. Conversely, very few things can lower the morale of a group like seeing their leader be removed … Read More
If you live long enough chances are two things will happen in your life. First, someone will break a promise to you. Plenty of children know this all too well, because mom or dad promises to do something with them … Read More
I’ve seen the meme several times on Facebook, but it cracks me up every time I see it. It says, “My wife asked me, are you listening to me?” and I thought, “That’s a strange way to start a conversation.” … Read More
There are a lot of things that are worse certainly, but a frustration is when you get a cup that has a hole in it. A cup has one job, to hold your water so that when you need a … Read More
Growing up, my grandparents used to go down to the Outer Banks twice a year. I can remember visiting the lighthouses down there, spending most of the day on the beach fishing, and then at night spending time together in … Read More
Have you ever had an enemy or someone who taunted you? One thing that is prevalent in our school systems today is bullying. However, bullying isn’t reserved for the schoolyard or the playground. Sadly, it is something that some adults … Read More
