Hid among Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas is one of the most important holidays we celebrate in America. Today is November 11 and it is known as Veterans Day. It is a day we honor and celebrate all those who have served our country in war and defended our freedom. As we go about […]

People will do anything and everything to get your approval, even if what they do is not right. We have just witnessed an election where candidates were trying to get approval from the voters in their area. Promises were made that will not or can not ever be fulfilled. We often do the same things […]

We live in a world that is quick to label you and identify who and what you are. You must know who you are in Christ so we are not effected by this culture who wants to mold us into certain images. Even your parents often attempt to turn you into what they think you […]

How many of us struggle with being our own person? We were raised to provide for ourselves and not depend on anyone to get us through life. In fact, I have had a regular job since age 11, so I started young being independent. The idea of letting someone else help me through life was […]

It has become a common practice to have reveal parties so expectant parents can tell what gender the newborn will be. There have been some great planning put into some of these parties as each one has become a little better or different from the usual. I recall recently where one of the major forest […]

Have you even felt like you had more on you than you could ever get done? Have you felt incapable of meeting all the demands life was placing on you? Your obligations outnumber your hours. You income won’t cover your expenses. Everyone is calling you and you have nothing more to give. When you are […]

We have just witnessed a day when adults and children dressed up to be something or someone they were not. A costume that covered their real identity. We have watched commercials and tv programs and wondered why they used a particular person to be part of the program other than their looks. We have seen […]

It seems as soon as stores completed Halloween sales they are immediately turning to Christmas. More and more, each year, Thanksgiving is becoming the forgotten day of Holidays. The more blessed we become the more we forget about the Blesser. How many of you can remember the time when you were not as blessed as […]

NOVEMBER 3rd…NIGHT HAS PASSED!! IT’S A NEW DAY!! When we are isolated and alone, Satan loves to try to keep you there. Satan loves to have you feel hopeless, helpless, and defeated. How many have spent the night feeling like they don’t have a friend in the world? Even before the sun rises and you […]

I grew up with a saying that is so untrue. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me,” is an untrue statement. Talking about others does YOU more harm than you even realize. Whether its family, church, work, or politics, what you say about others shows your maturity or lack […]

If we have something physically wrong with us we seek out the doctor with the best reputation. We look for a specialist in that field. If we need a mechanic to work on our automobile we look for one who is experienced in repairing the problem we have. Sleeping in a certain motel doesn’t qualify […]

Do you know what it is to have that burned out feeling about something you usually enjoy doing? For me, I have had that feeling several times with different things I was doing. I still go through times when I get that don’t care attitude about playing golf. I simply don’t care to play at […]

I know gifty may not be a word, but it’s the way God wants us to live. The Bible says that it is so much better to give than to receive. That doesn’t seem to be the mentally of our present age world. We are all about getting things and getting them as easily as […]

How frustrating is it to try to call someone and they will not answer? I’m bad about not answering a call that I do not know. I receive so many telemarketer and robo calls on my cell phone that I just about will not answer unless I recognize the number. There are calls that I […]

One of my mother’s favorite saying was, “An idle mind is the devils playhouse.” She wanted us to have something to do so our minds didn’t wander onto things we didn’t need to be doing. I’ve learned through my walk with God that I have the ability to take control of what I think and […]

I was taught that if something is worthwhile to do, you will always have someone oppose what you do. Think about it, even the simplest things that we do in life has opposition. When you exercise to make our bodies better we face soreness and fatigue that challenges our dedication. When we shop for groceries […]

I’ve been able to travel to several places in the world and I have enjoyed seeing the scenery and meeting the people. I’ve met people who love where they live and have no desire to move anywhere else. I feel the same way about Alabama. I am happy where I am and don’t see myself […]

I’ve always attempted to keep my thought for the day positive and uplifting. I feel people battle so many things in life and need encouraged. I hope you can find the encouragement in this thought this morning. Commitment is a dying attribute in our modern day society. People just don’t stick with what they say […]

When I was a young married man, my co-worker and I ran out of gas two times in a Ford Pinto that got 35 miles to a gallon. We drove right by service stations with money in our pocket to buy gas and drove until we were out of gas. I remember when my children […]

I read how an eagle prepares her young to fly and I thought how often God does his children the same way. The first 3 months of a young eagles life is spent in the nest, being cared for, protected, and fed. Then at about 12 weeks the mother eagle begins to remove all the […]

The hardest thing for us to admit is that we are not able to do everything on our own. We need help living life. Have you watched a child get frustrated when they are not able to do something? They get angry at the bicycle they haven’t yet learned to ride. They get angry at […]

Our world would be so much better if we spent half the time patting people on the back for their efforts that we spend beating them over the head for things we don’t like. Why is it so much easier for us to criticize than it is for us to encourage others? You would think […]

We are quick with our little phrases concerning some of the tasks we have to do. How often have you said, “I hate this politician,” “I hate driving in this traffic,” or “I hate cleaning this place up,” or “I hate having to go to Walmart,”or “I hate this team.” Probably a lot more often […]

10-18-17 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY… THE HEAT IS ON!! YOU CAN HANDLE THIS!! We all know the feeling of stress. It can be overwhelming. The feeling of helplessness when the things we face are bigger than we feel we can handle. Stress can come from financial issues that are bigger than our income. Stress can […]

There are people in your life who you love to be around, do things with, and spend your time with. The more time that you have spent doing things with them, the better you two have gotten to know one another. You probably have people in your life by now that you would do anything […]