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Should I get angry? If I do, will it help the situation? Each day I work to be the calmest person in the room. Always reminding myself that the best medicine for anger is delay.

Something happened over 2,000 years ago. A man died by crucifixion and then rose again 3 days later. This event was documented by four men- Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. What if what they reported was true? Well for me … Continue reading →

We can see to the corner. God sees what is around the corner. I need to be flexible and open about circumstances in my life.

I like what the old French Proverb says about forgiveness- “Write injuries in sand, kindness in marble.”

Over the past 5,600 years the world has known only 292 years of peace. 14,351 wars- 3.63B Killed. Our hope is in God!  

I watched a great message from Andy Stanley last Sunday. He asked the question, If you were a commercial, what would you be advertising? Something to think about on this St. Patrick’s Day.

If you want more money, give away more money. If you want to be appreciated, show more appreciation. If you want to be loved, demonstrate your love to others.

We had a strong snowstorm here in Fredericksburg on 1/3. There were trees that I thought were so strong that came tumbling down. Their root system was not strong enough to make it through the storm. As I reflect, I … Continue reading →

Success is not like Hollywood. It is the ordinary day to day tasks that garner success. Hollywood makes it seem like it is all roses. If it is not easy, then something must be wrong. In addition, we see all … Continue reading →

When going through life most of us take health for granted. I went through COVID in late December and early January. My new motto- Health is Wealth!