Life constantly presents us with decisions. At certain stages of life, our choices may seem more significant than at other times. But no matter, from our youngest age to our oldest age, there will be decisions. In our decision process, we should consider Biblical principles that will help us make wise decisions. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God… James 1:5 PRAY First and foremost, prayer should be the first thing we do when faced with a decision. Pray honestly. Try to be neutral in your prayer. Prayer is the key to understanding what God wants …
Like most Americans, my family and I have been spending a lot of time together since the Coronavirus outbreak. In one way, it has been an excellent opportunity to reset as a family. Lately, we have lingered longer around the dinner table, talking and laughing. Most evenings, Crista and I have been taking walks. We will usually run into a neighbor and talk with them for a while. No one seems to be in a hurry. I am reminded of an old Andy Griffith episode of a salesman who is stranded in Mayberry, and he is upset that everybody and …
Several years ago, I was with my son cutting firewood in his woods. As we cut a particular tree down, we left a stump from this tree by the path in the woods. At one point I felt impressed to carve a cross in the top of the stump with my chainsaw. At that time, it did not seem to matter where I put it. I also carved an “H” next to the cross (which stands for our last name, Herron). As my grandchildren arrived home from school, of course, they wanted to help us. While in the woods, I …
Recently our oldest grandson decided he would like to spread his wings and fly. This season of life can be challenging for parents and grandparents. During a transitional and relocation period, he had been living with my wife and I. It was just as hard to see him leave, as it was when his dad had left our home. His dad was also in complete agreement with the way we felt. A friend had asked me if we had attempted to stop him from going. I explained that we had not. Our grandson had his heart set on this adventure …