I’ve learned many lessons the past several days. The most important one is understanding what a gift it is to family members to know that their loved one accepted Christ as their Savior before their death. The comfort this knowledge brings surpasses the kindest gestures of sympathy. As many of you know, my only nephew passed away last [...]
Archive for January, 2012
SOAR WITH EAGLES: The Gift
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Brandon McDonough, Brandon McDonough obituary on January 31, 2012 | 6 Comments »
SOAR WITH EAGLES: A Simple Thank You
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged etiquette, God, I thank you, manners, thanks on January 26, 2012 | 3 Comments »
Most people are really quick to let another person know when they mess up. Think your waitress at lunch today. Or the painters last week. Bet you let them know that you weren’t pleased, didn’t you? But what about the young high school kid who bagged your groceries yesterday, carefully putting all of the frozen foods in one bag and the bread [...]
SOAR WITH EAGLES: Wordless Wednesday
Posted in Wordless Wednesday, tagged blue bird, Christianity, snow on January 25, 2012 | 2 Comments »
SOAR WITH EAGLES: 7 Things Football Coach Joe Paterno Taught Us
Posted in Penn State, Uncategorized, tagged family, football, honor, Joe Paterno, Penn State on January 23, 2012 | 3 Comments »
The man who was Penn State is no longer with us. I’m talking about the legendary college football Joe Paterno. To people outside the Penn State community, he was “the winningest coach in the history of college football” and “a legend.” To people who attended Penn State, Joe was so much more. Joe Paterno will be [...]
SOAR WITH EAGLES: Wordless Wednesday
Posted in Uncategorized, Wordless Wednesday on January 18, 2012 | 4 Comments »
SOAR WITH EAGLES: How Do You Spell Integrity?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged builder, contractor, integrity, MAP Construction, Midlothian VA, Mitchell Pereira on January 17, 2012 | 3 Comments »
We’ve all experienced them. Contractors who take our money and give us less than a bargain in return. You know what I’m talking about. The man who just seconds ago rang your doorbell and, oozing sincerity, assured you that not only did he know how to seal your driveway, he would give you an incredible price if you agreed [...]
SOAR WITH EAGLES: Wordless Wednesday – Obedience and Humility Personified
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged George Washington, Valley Forge on January 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
General George Washington kneels in prayer at Valley Forge, Winter of 1777-1778. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
SOAR WITH EAGLES: Your Worst Day With God
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged adversity, Christianity, joblessness, spirituality, unemployment on January 10, 2012 | 11 Comments »
What was your worst day with God? Ah, I’ve got your attention, don’t I? Most likely because no one’s ever asked you this question. It’s a topic that forces you to think. Should I go first? I’ll never forget my worst day with God. Actually, there were several. I’m sure you can say the same. My [...]
SOAR WITH EAGLES: Reflections
Posted in Answered Prayer, Holidays, Uncategorized, tagged answered prayer, Christianity, God, spirituality, unemployment on January 2, 2012 | 6 Comments »
Christmas comes but once a year and when it comes, it brings good cheer! says an old song. If that is true, then I am filled to overflowing with good cheer. The first of many guests arrived on December 15th, a group of three and a Shih Tzu. By the next evening, three more guests and [...]
