Tag Archives: love
A Different GOAT
There’s not been much talk about the GOAT in sports recently, but this week I was reading some things Jesus said that actually relate to a better meaning of the GOAT. Whether you’re a follower of Jesus or not, what … Continue reading
LOVE LETTERS
Actual love letters may not be used much today, but when I was in a serious dating relationship with Janet (now my wife of nearly 44 years) we wrote love letters to each other one summer. We wrote these letters … Continue reading
The Importance of Stepping Out Of The Traffic
After sharing some closing thoughts with our staff this past week, one of our newer staff members, Dee Mathis, stopped me and asked: “What’s the one thing you’d say is most important as a staff member?” She said she’d watched … Continue reading
Pharisees and Prostitutes
In Luke 7, there’s an amazing historical account of Jesus visiting with a Pharisee named Simon, and while in Simon’s home a prostitute enters. She washes Jesus’ feet with her tears & dries them with her hair. She kisses his … Continue reading
RESPECT and IDENTITY
I recently did a very informal social media poll asking what are the values you see disappearing in our culture today. The overwhelming majority of responses included the word RESPECT. Merriam-Webster defines RESPECT as worthy of high regard, or to … Continue reading
Judge Like This And Be Judged Like This
Reading Matthew 7 recently, I couldn’t get past verses 1-5. I spent some time reflecting on these strong words from Jesus about our attitudes toward others. When we judge someone and condemn them because they don’t do things like we … Continue reading
When We Aspire To Greatness
Can you imagine being one of the twelve Jesus chose to be His first disciples? Prior to the resurrection none of them fully understood what was coming and what to expect. I’m sure some of them felt like the rest of the … Continue reading
42 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
WOW – It’s hard to believe I’ve been married to this beauty for 42 years. This photo was taken when we were first dating; I’m shocked she went out with me again after seeing the oversized bow tie! Janet and … Continue reading
2nd Best Server In Wise County
I took the 95Network Board to Sweetie Pies last night after our One Day Leadership Conference. We had a great meal and met Jennifer who served us at our table. She introduced herself as … Continue reading
Jesus’ Sermon On The Mount
Want to know how to live and love as Jesus did? He gives us a concise description of foundational truths and principles in Matthew 5, shared here in the Amplified version. 3 “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are … Continue reading
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