263 – LOL (I mean really Laugh Out Loud) #faithbites #faithjourney laugh. When was the last time you just laughed? Take a second and just laugh. It doesn’t matter what it is about, just laugh. It feels good. When I was younger (yup, get off my lawn), LOL, really meant something that made you laugh […]
Sept 1 – When Do We Call Each Other Out?
244 – When Do We Call Each Other Out? #faithbites #faithjourney call A few days ago we talked about the corner “preacher” trying to make people change through fear, intimidation, and name-calling. The point of that #faithbite was to share God’s love with everyone and bring them into the family. In other words, you get […]
August 15 – No Answers, Just Faith
227 – No Answers, Just Faith #faithbites #faithjourney answers I try not to complain. For those of you who know me, I’m a pretty happy guy. I will talk about bad things in my life, but I really don’t let it get me down too often. The times when I complain is when I can’t […]
August 10 – Do You Believe in Magic?
222 – Do You Believe in Magic? #faitbites #faithjourney magic Webster’s has two definitions of magic. The first is the one we are most familiar with the use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces. This is where we get our wizards, warlocks, witches, magic, and all kinds of […]
August 4 – Gut Reactions or Thoughtful Response
216 – Gut Reaction Vs. Thoughtful Response #faithbites #faithjourney reactions When we look back at our lives, most of us can say we have made gut reactions versus thoughtful responses. Thise times when we were sleep deprived, hangry, emotional, or otherwise not thinking clearly. These reactions may have damaged our relationships, lost us opportunities, or […]
August 3 – You Really Matter
215 – You Really Matter #faithbites #faithjourney matter Today was a mixed bag of a day for me. My knee was driving me crazy, I ticked off someone by trying to help, and another person gave me feedback on someone else questioning what I was doing. That on top if not sleeping well, getting ready […]
August 2 – I Can’t Live With The Pain. It Hurts
214 – I Can’t Live With The Pain. It Hurts #faithbites #faithjourney hurts. Getting older stinks some times. I love that I am older as my mind is sharper, I’m more secure, and I have more experience to draw upon. The downside is that it feels like my body is falling apart. The tiredness, the creaks, […]
July 28 – Bragging on God
209 – Bragging For God #FaithBites #FaithJourney Bragging Today was a lazy Saturday morning. My youngest and I went to get bagels at Panera for the family. While there, a man was putting away all of the bagels and pasteries he made during the night. With just a smile, he gave my daughter a cookie […]
July 26 – Are You a Fragile Diamond?
207 – Are You a Fragile Diamond? #FaithBites #FaithJournal Diamond You probably read the title of this #FaithBite and thought that was an oxymoron. Isn’t a Diamond the strongest material on Earth? If so, how can it be fragile? Before we get there, let’s talk about why this is the topic for today. I know […]
July 23 – Left Behind But Never Alone
205 – Left Behind But Never Alone #FaithBites #FaithJourney Left For most people, being left behind is a primal fear. You were forgotten, you are alone, you are vulnerable, and afraid. You don’t know if someone will come for you, help or hurt you or what to do next. Tonight, I was helping with vacation […]