Category Archives: reflection

Man and Wisdom

Posted on June 18, 2020 by glenn

One of the characteristics of a faithful man is wisdom. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water.   But a man of understanding will draw it out.   Prov 20:5 The NLT translation renders the passage, “Though good advice … 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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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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The Number 200

Posted on June 6, 2019 by glenn

I live in the state of Alabama.  This year we are celebrating the 200th birthday of our state.  Two centuries is quite a milestone.  I recall as a young man the celebration of our nation’s 200th birthday in 1976.  In … Continue reading →

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The One Word

Posted on March 18, 2019 by glenn

We all know people who talk a lot and some who are relatively quiet, speaking very little. How would your friends describe you?  How many words do you suppose you speak each day?  According to a recent study the average … Continue reading →

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Lifted Up

Posted on January 16, 2019 by glenn

The book of Numbers 21:6-9 details the account of the Israelites rebelling against Jehovah GOD and His sending serpents among the people as punishment.  Many of the Israelites died as a result of the snake bites.  But as always, GOD … Continue reading →

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