Life is hard, no doubt. But let’s assess how far we have come.
In the 1920’s the average U. S. worker made about $30 per month, coffee cost 15 cents a pound, and women washed their hair only once a month! Even more remarkable is the fact that 95% of children were born at home.
One hundred years from now life will still be challenging. People in the year 2123 will look back at our lives today and be amazed we made it!
A quote about the United States flag from Ronald Reagan to meditate on as we move closer to Memorial Day…
“The colors of our flag signify the qualities of the human spirit we Americans cherish. Red for courage and readiness to sacrifice; white for pure intentions and high ideals; and blue for vigilance and justice.”
Acceptance is a broad subject to write about. In today’s culture, there are those who demand we accept them. That’s not really how acceptance works.
Self-acceptance might be our biggest challenge in life. We see all our faults, shortcomings and past failures. But we also see the good we have done. We have an invisible enemy who wants to keep us down, who reminds us of our past. But we have a real, invisible God who is for us. He is always on our side and wants us to love ourselves in a healthy way.
Keep your focus on the good you do and have done. Then do more and your self-acceptance will rise…
There are people who like to remind us of our past mistakes. These types of people are insecure and love to cut others down.
Everyone has made mistakes, and sometimes our pasts are pretty dark. When someone tries to remind you of your past shortcomings or failures, just remind them that you don’t live there anymore…
All of us have challenges in our lives. Some pass quickly, while some are longer term. What do we do when faced with obstacles?
We might be tempted to avoid facing the challenges of life. We can numb them out with alcohol or drugs, put them off until tomorrow, or we can work through them.
Going through difficult periods is rarely easy or quick. We learn from them, though, when we face them and go through them. The trials of life might last a few days, but they might go on for years.
Whatever you are facing, I encourage you to not give up. You will find victory over your challenges, but you find it through perseverance and determination. Just keep going…
Yesterday we had another mass shooting in Allen, Texas. Eight innocent people were killed, and seven more were wounded.
This is a direct result of our continued breakdown in mental health. Suicides are increasing, along with homelessness and hopelessness. We can change this.
Some tough decisions must be made by our legislators. They can no longer talk about mental health, while doing nothing more than kicking the can down the road. We must address the psychotics directly. Their rights must be compromised. We must institutionalize them for their safety as well as for the safety of others. Innocent people have rights, too.
By the way, it’s not the gun. Chicago is a gun-free zone. Just investigate Chicagos annual murder rate, and you’ll see what I mean. Peace, thoughts and prayers to all…
I am in my hometown of Sherman, Texas as I write this. It’s my first time back in 26 years. And it’s weird.
Much has changed, but most has stayed the same. Restaurants and office buildings have exploded, but much of the charm of a small town remains.
I never really fit in here. Even as a child I wanted to be in a city. I got what I wanted, living in Austin, Texas. But this I know: people are pretty similar, whether in a small town or a large city. Everyone has the same wants, dreams and desires. ..
Everyone has a void they are trying to fill. The world tells us that fun experiences, status, wealth and sex will fill the hole in our hearts, but the world lies. Those things produce temporary happiness, but they aren’t fulfilling.
Only God’s Spirit will sustain us and fill the emptiness. He is our only source for everything we have, and God is our only hope. Trust Him, not the world…
Today I want to further address one of my favorite subjects, our young people.
Since the Columbine massacre in 1999, there have been 147 kids killed in school shootings. One child lost is one too many, but there’s something else. Youth suicide has exploded. For each of the 147 deaths, 400 kids have taken their own lives. Mental health has been shredded even more during the pandemic. We can reverse this disturbing trend.
Let’s begin by acknowledging our young people. They are important and need to know they are accepted and loved, whether that love comes from a parent, teacher or someone else.
Everyone needs human connection, and that includes our young people…
Society reveres the wealthy. There’s even a term for it, “High Society.” We have turned the wealthy into a god.
Wealth and resources are given by God. He is the provider, and God can take away. God told Solomon he would give him anything he wanted. Solomon asked for wisdom, not money. Interesting, huh? Solomon became the wealthiest man the world has ever known.
If you have wealth, and everyone does, use it for good. You might not have a lot of money, but if you’re reading this you have eyesight. What is your sight worth? If your mind is processing the information, what is your brain worth?
Take inventory. You have wealth, too…
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