So, today hasn't been the best of days. Emotionally, I feel drained and physically I feel defeated. Not a good testimony for someone in a "word of faith" environment. Heck, if I were me...and I am...I wouldn't want to be around me. So what's a guy to do? Of course, call your closest friends who … Continue reading An Ice Cream Cone And A Prayer
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Do Nothing
In this ever-increasing age of technology and marketers catering to every whim we have, it's tough sometimes to just stop and do nothing. As someone who struggles with constantly keeping my mind on several tasks at once, either because of a chemical problem or just because I've succumbed to the habits of my mind, at … Continue reading Do Nothing
Overcoming Holiday Sadness and Depression
Every year, millions of people experience some type of the holiday woes. While some describe it as depression, many actually experience sadness. Not to diminish the feelings at all, since any time someone experiences sadness, there is a potential for them to sink deeper inside until depression takes over. Let's look at what both of … Continue reading Overcoming Holiday Sadness and Depression
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Sitting at a Chinese restaurant that I frequent, I was noticing how I was treated along with all the other customers. The owners made a point to see me at least once during my visit to see how I was doing. Not about the food...me. Then, sitting with a friend the next day, the topic … Continue reading Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Brokenhearted
I was sitting in my prayer room tonight. Something I love to do late at night, or actually early in the morning. There is a quietness and stillness when all around me have gone to sleep. There is a place here where no masks have to be put on; no pretensions have to be given; … Continue reading Brokenhearted
The Devil Made Me Do It
Have you ever said, "The devil made me do it"? I would venture to sat that many have said that....or maybe thought it. It's always so easy to blame the devil for our mistakes. The blame game even goes back to the beginning of humanity. Adam and Eve ate from the tree. When God confronted … Continue reading The Devil Made Me Do It
Alone Or Lonely?
After my previous post where I quoted the scripture, "I will put the lonely into homes," I began to think about some things. I believe it is important that we know the difference between being alone and being lonely. In some ways, this is an extremely difficult post for me but I believe it is … Continue reading Alone Or Lonely?
Is It Well With Your Soul?
At the end of this year, I want to make sure everything is ok...with you and your soul. The video above is a more upbeat rendition of the song, but Denver & MHO do a great job at it. My pastor says that how you leave one season will determine how you enter the next. … Continue reading Is It Well With Your Soul?
Hope For The Hurting
With the Christmas season upon us, many people suffer from sadness. Maybe you are sad because of past mistakes. Maybe your are missing someone close. Maybe your family situation just isn't what you would like it to be. I want to encourage you to release the hurt that's in your life. Sometimes it helps to … Continue reading Hope For The Hurting
Sticks and Stones
I was looking back at a past blog and was reading about the "Stones That Heal." Even though I don't believe that stones can heal, they sure can hurt. I've been hit by more than one in a childhood fight with my brothers and many left bruise and cuts. Do you remember the old children's … Continue reading Sticks and Stones
The Balm of Gilead 