I have not wrote in this journal in months ( Read more... )

anyone still around?

The cold air was refreshing this morning. It made me miss Tennessee more than usual. I always enjoyed the beginning of Winter while I was going to college there...but it was the harsh winds and snow that made this Georgia boy long for the south ( Read more... )

It's truly encouraging to hear about blessings and God's faithfulness in the lives of my young people. I am seeing little victories and large ones all at the same time. Yet, I am amazed at how harsh Christians can be when someone gives a testimony or praise report of what God has done in their life. I think they take out their struggles and lack of ( Read more... )

Last night I did not watch the count down in New York City, nor did I do fireworks. Last night my wife and I laid in each other arms followed by New Year's resolutions. Mine was to live life more passionately. To enjoy every moment for all it's worth...to laugh harder, to be a better boss, to cry from my heart, to make memories with my kids, and ( Read more... )

My grandmother passed away yesterday. It was a peaceful passing with all her grandchildren and chidren with her. But you know, after she died, everybody told me that I was gonna be ok. That it would take a little time, and that I would heal. Well, that didn't ever happen; not really anyway. . . What I'am feeling right now doesn't ever really go ( Read more... )

Welcome to the 2006 Christmas Edition of Getting to Know Your Friends! You know the drill. Don't be a scrooge ( Read more... )

Today, I am reflecting on the many blessings in my life. I know it should happen more on a daily basis than an annual holiday; so this is my attempt to capture a year of daily blessings in a few words and thoughts. I am thankful for every aspect of my childhood. The fact that my parents were not only Christian but lovers of life and our family ( Read more... )

My 84 grandmother is in need of much prayer from you guys. She is in the hospital and not doing well.

This evening I am thinking about life in general, the people that I meet that refer back to their childhood. I guess so many people complain about the hand of life that they have been dealt. The same God that is in control of your life today is the same God that was in control when you were younger. Today I want you to remember: You can not go ( Read more... )