• The Last Shall Be First
    Life

    The Last Shall Be First: Be Ok Being Last

    Most of the time in our lives, we’re not where we want to be.  We look around and think that others are much further in life than we are.  They may have degrees, be married, have nicer cars, more money, and all that good stuff.  Often times we think that we are last.  We think that we could never be on top. Consider this for a moment… In the Bible, the disciples of Jesus were discussing who was the greatest.  Jesus questioned them about this and they all kept quiet, not wanting to tell Him about their discussion.  “And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them,…

  • By the way I cried today
    Family,  Life,  Margo

    I Cried Today & It Was A Good Thing

    I cried today, but not from pain or even sadness.  Just the opposite actually. This evening I had to rehearse a speech at church for a children’s meeting that I’m speaking at.  My daughter, Maraya, was also there and observed all of us practice. Afterward, she whispered to me: “Can I go next?” I asked our Pastor and she said yes so they introduced Maraya. She walked up so confidently and sweetly and said her name.  She actually nervously repeated it just like I did.  🙂 She then began to speak about Jesus. She spoke of how we have to be obedient so He can bless us. She was so eloquent,…