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Sleepwalking Through Life

I have never seen anyone sleepwalk before and I have never known anyone who had this habit. I have only seen it portrayed on television. But imagine getting some food from the refrigerator, preparing something to eat, and then eating it, all the while you are asleep and don’t really know what is going on.Continue reading “Sleepwalking Through Life”

Imitation is Sincerest Form of Flattery

If you have children, then you have likely seen some traits in them that remind you of yourself. Many of these traits are passed down through our DNA, but many traits are also learned from their parents. Kids have an uncanny knack for mimicing what they see in us and others, of course, especially ifContinue reading “Imitation is Sincerest Form of Flattery”

Footprints in the Snow

Yesterday, I was walking in the snow toward a restaurant. As I walked, I looked down and saw my own footprints from the day before. For some reason, I didn’t want to disturb my footprints, so I walked a path next to them. It was like I didn’t want to disturb my legacy from theContinue reading “Footprints in the Snow”

Thanksgiving Words

Sometimes, I am appalled at the words that come out of my mouth. Words of complaining, blaming, criticizing, and impatience seem to flow easily. On the other hand, words of encouragement, blessing, thanks, and praise seem to choke in my mouth and my mind. Why is it easier to speak destructive words rather than constructiveContinue reading “Thanksgiving Words”

Changes Everything

When we fill a clear glass with orange juice, it changes the appearance of the glass. When we fill our car with gasoline, we enhance the power of the car to go farther. When we fill our minds with good thoughts our perspective changes. The process of filling changes things. Ephesians 5:18-21 says, “but beContinue reading “Changes Everything”