I was thinking back, as I sometimes do, to the days when I used to be more easily sidetracked by the notion of being in love. It completely ruined me. Made me look stupid and unhinged to people who would otherwise have thought I had my head on straight. If you had occasion to run…
Read more Today’s Pondering~Not me…
Seven years ago, I was in Phoenix enjoying a week-long trip for work where I was supposed to learn all things Compliance. It was my first trip away by myself and I was a nervous wreck most of the week. I enjoyed being there, but I really wished my daughter could have made the trip…
Read more Today’s Pondering~Indirect hits…
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding…Proverbs 3:13 Welcome to the first edition of our new feature, Yesterday’s Word with Leading the Follower. Our goal with this series is to give you a roadmap to the information being provided online about topics of interest. Some of these sources may be familiar to…
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I’ve had a lot to think about this week. There were issues at work that I worried too much about. There were issues with projects that I almost let overtake me. There were difficulties with a hundred minor things that really worked on my nerves this week. But when I allow myself a moment to…
Read more Today’s Pondering~Connecting the crumbs…
I try to keep an open mind. And as a rule, I’m not the most trusting person in the world. So, when I’m seeking out news that resonates with what I’ve known to be true, I often find that I have to listen broadly, pick through what I’m hearing, and hold onto what makes the…
Read more Today’s Pondering~Mine eyes have seen the glory…
Recently, I saw this post on Facebook and I had to comment. My comment: I can’t get used to it, either. I learned to type about 36 years ago and I’ve been typing or keyboarding daily since then. Why did this change even occur? Is there some logic behind it? This didn’t seem particularly oppressive…
Read more Today’s Pondering~Saving spaces?
My fiftieth birthday is looming. In about two and a half weeks, I’ll be half a century old. This has been weighing on me a bit. Usually, I don’t think twice about getting older. I feel like the lessons I’ve learned over the years have been well-received and that God has always blessed me with…
Read more Today’s Pondering~Can’t give up now…
Some of y’all are being triggered by the wrong things while turning a blind eye to the real issues. I am especially concerned about people who question my character because they aren’t ready to hear the things I have shared with regards to some of the political shenanigans that have been taking place. If you…
Read more Today’s Pondering~Approval Not Required
As a nation that is so enamored with pharamaceuticals, I ask you, “What will you do when ALL of the pills available to you are red?” It will happen. There will be a day when the whole truth finally comes out. Will you hear it or simply refuse your pill? ~ Me Today, I had…
Read more Today’s Pondering~Against Medical Advice
Matthew 10:14 (ESV) says… And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. When we aren’t appreciated, it begins to wear on us. I’ve written about this often and today, I want to talk about taking action. It’s a…
Read more Today’s Pondering~Shake the dust off…