One life lesson imparted to me early on, but emphasized especially starting in junior high, was the importance and value of Scripture memory. The effort and time investment reap rewards far greater than any monetary returns. Continue reading Treasured in My Heart
I have decided that traffic will not dissipate in my lifetime; therefore, I must maximize the time that I’m held captive in my own vehicle. The podcasts I have selected help me with the following professional and personal development topics…. Continue reading From Road Rage to Road Warrior
What can people say about my life? Is my shadow my own or merely a masquerade? Do I allow others to see my battered, broken, belabored … Continue reading What does your shadow look like?
*Disclaimer: I’m writing this to myself. It is my hope that I can change from these experiences and reflections. If others benefit as well, that would be wonderful. But since the beginning of this blog, my main purpose in writing is to keep myself accountable by reviewing what I journal on this site. All opinions are my own unless otherwise stated. The Bible is the holy Word of God and speaks for itself. If you feel conviction from any verses shared on this blog, as I do, I can’t take any credit for that. :)* Sticks and stones may break … Continue reading hush your mouth
This I know, that God is for me. You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me? Psalm 56:8-11 ESV Dear self: How often do I fear man – what he can do, think, or say to (or about) me? Who can … Continue reading This I know, that God is for me.
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 I’m grateful for a friend who merely asked me a question. It sort of stopped me in my tracks. (And I was driving!) I needed a heart reevaluation. Have you ever found yourself in a “respectable sin” rut? How many of your friends actually confront you in love? Continue reading blood brothers
J. Michael Hansen 