For I hold you by your right hand—I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.’ ~ Isaiah 41:13 (NLT) There is something secure about holding hands. When we were little kids, holding the hand of a parent wasn’t gross or weird. It’s what weContinue reading "Don’t Let Go"

Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. ~ Proverbs 12:19 (NLT) No one has to teach a child how to lie. It’s part of our sinful DNA, we are born with it. We all have the ability to bend the truth, add some details to a story that didn’t actuallyContinue reading "Firefighting with a Flamethrower"

A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. ~ Proverbs 12:16 (NLT) My dad was a respiratory therapist for the bulk of his career. Essentially, he helped people to breathe better. Usually, his patients were those who had lung cancer, advanced age, or lung issues brought upon by years and yearsContinue reading "Remain Calm"

Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. ~ Proverbs 4:5 (NLT) There was a pop song from the early 2000s that climbed the charts all the way up to the number one position. It was a song by a young woman who had risen to stardom very rapidly.Continue reading "Oops, I Did it Again!"

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. ~ Proverbs 12:15 (NLT) There is something magical that happens between the years of two and three, and again between 13 and 19. In fact, sometimes the magicalness (yes, I made up that word) continues on all the way into adulthood. Here’sContinue reading "I’m Smarter Than You"

Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. ~ Psalm 119:18 (NLT) Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone wiser than you, someone you can trust, gave you some advice that you chose to ignore? Then, as a result you ended up getting hurt, lost, stabbed, or basically embarrassed?Continue reading "Swallowed Coin"