Embarking on a new journey in life is usually stressful. Even getting older is stressful. Sometimes life can even seem like a scary journey. Being “in control” is something we hold near and dear to us, isn’t it? We often fear the unknown…..but we can’t escape it. Should
I am only 55 years old, and yet I spend a large amount of time thinking about the hereafter. Do you? It’s funny because I can’t get it off my mind! When I am in the car I think about the hereafter, when I am at work, when I am church, when I go into stores…….. I think about t
Some things in life may seem like a blessing but can really be a curse. For many who have played the lottery and won, it ruined their lives. Yes, I know that the opposite is also true. For many, it was a blessing. However, there is a good lesson in here. The difference between blessing and curse in
My daughter, Shannon, when she was young, really wanted a guitar. I was a little skeptical at this newfound desire. We went into the music store and Shannon was struck by this one guitar and pleaded with me, “Dad, pleaeeeeeese, I want this guitar.” She said with her elfish grin, “I
I have many achievements in life. I was in the Army and led a platoon of soldiers through a war (11th Chemical Company, 5th Platoon, Gulf War), I serve the hungry and addicted (Grace and Grits), I have a band (The Vicar Bry Band), I am a pastor and am blessed to serve a wonderful church (a group of
“Oh, how I wish I could be child again!” Interestingly enough, Jesus shares your wish. In as many words, he says, “Oh how I wish you just become like a child again”. Gives a whole new perspective on being childish, huh? When I was younger (20-40 years old), my life was full of amb