My Story: Life Before Tragedy (Part 3)

At UAM I think I was one of only two from my graduating high school class that attended and we were not that close in high school. When we would see each other in high school or at the college we would always speak but we were on very different paths. I say all of … Continue reading My Story: Life Before Tragedy (Part 3)

My Story: Life Before Tragedy (Part 2)

One of the things I do while I work for personal and professional development is listen to encouraging words while I work. I listened to a message preached by Louie Giglio (I had to listen to it multiple times because I'd catch myself getting busy and not paying attention). In the message he discussed … Continue reading My Story: Life Before Tragedy (Part 2)

My Story: Life Before Tragedy (Part 1)

My Story: Introduction

I am writing this story today because I do not want to forget it. The sections that cover the past are much longer than those sections that look to the future. If you look at my life there is no way to guess at key moments where it was headed. I encourage you to write … Continue reading My Story: Introduction

Better

I was driving the other day home from work when on the radio the song, Better Is One Day, came on. I've not really listened to this song for a long time. I've mentioned reading the book Awe Of God a few weeks ago. I'm re-reading it now because the message in the book really hit me. The Lord … Continue reading Better

Did It Make Sense?

I mentioned the other day I'm reading The Awe Of God by John Bevere. In this morning's reading of the book he mentioned several stories from the bible where things just did not make sense at the time but it became an "Oh" moment. Moments such as Jesus turning water into wine. It made no … Continue reading Did It Make Sense?

Thankful

I'm trying to be more focused on what I'm thankful for. As I think on it I have so much to list to be thankful. First, I'm thankful for the truth we read in John 3:16, For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but … Continue reading Thankful

Be Strong & Courageous

The other day my reading and scripture study time took me to the story of Joshua. There's much to say on this story but in the first chapter of the book of Joshua the phrase "Be Strong and Courageous" is said three times to Joshua from God as Joshua was chosen to lead the Jewish, … Continue reading Be Strong & Courageous

Moments Of Influence

I've mentioned before how messages that I need in life seem to repeat. What I thought the other day was the key point hit me this morning as a part of it. There are moments in my life of influence both good and bad but looking back the moments have shaped me in who I … Continue reading Moments Of Influence

Two Years

I did not realize it had been two years until my wife reminded me the other day. Two years ago at the end of September after being in the hospital for about three months I finally got to come home. Oh the journey it has been! The day two years ago was special. Oh the … Continue reading Two Years