Category Archives: influence

A Man and His Emotions

Posted on June 16, 2020 by glenn

Prov 20:3         It is honorable for a man to stop striving, since any fool can start a quarrel. A faithful man can manage his emotions.  In the context we are talking specifically about anger, temper, etc.  I will admit that … Continue reading →

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Act Like Men

Posted on June 15, 2020 by glenn

I suppose our society is struggling with the idea of manhood now more than ever.  What is your definition of manliness?  What is your description of a real man?  Is it the idea of the Marlboro man of the cigarette … Continue reading →

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Racial Prejudice

Posted on June 12, 2020 by glenn

No one can deny the turmoil and division that exists in our country today.  While I admit this, I don’t necessarily think it is what we see on the news coverage.  It seems we are led to believe that every … Continue reading →

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Heritage

Posted on March 18, 2020 by glenn

I remember when my boys were growing up I wanted to instill in them a sense of pride in family.  I’m not talking about a sinful pride rather a sense of belonging to something bigger than self.  But even more … Continue reading →

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A Nephew’s Poor Choice

Posted on March 1, 2020 by glenn

As I consider my life I can see many forks in the road when I made a poor choice.  I am confident each of you can say the same thing.  Life is about choices.  The decisions we make and the … Continue reading →

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20/20 Vision

Posted on January 9, 2020 by glenn

I used to think 20/20 vision was perfect vision and one could not get any better than that.  Such is not the case.  20/20 vision is considered average or normal vision.  Someone with 20/20 vision is able to see from … Continue reading →

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The Stony Ground

Posted on October 16, 2019 by glenn

I was in junior high school when our school burned. The night sky glowed red from the flames and could be seen from miles away. The school was rebuilt in another location and I graduated in a new school.  In … Continue reading →

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Be A Man

Posted on June 11, 2019 by glenn

I suppose our society is struggling with the idea of manhood now more than ever.  What is your definition of manliness?  What is your description of a real man?  Is it the idea of the Marlboro man of the cigarette … Continue reading →

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Final Words

Posted on May 22, 2019 by glenn

What would you talk about if you knew the conversation with a loved one would be your last on this side of eternity?  Discussions such as these are not about frivolous things.  These conversations are about the important things, the … Continue reading →

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Deceived

Posted on April 1, 2019 by glenn

I enjoy a good magic trick.  The magician can fool us with a sleight of hand.  He makes us think we have seen something that in fact did not happen. Today is April Fool’s Day.  This is a day usually … Continue reading →

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