It Was On My Mind

Things worth considering.

Menu

Skip to content
  • Home
  • About

Get Real

Too many times we hide from each other. We carry secrets and aren’t honest with others or, more importantly, ourselves.

This Year Will Be Different (Maybe)

Every year we make our lists of resolutions. Every year we break them. This year will be different – I think.

January 3, 2018 in Get Real, Life Choices, Pay Attention, Stop and Think.

My Blue Funeral Jacket

There’s nothing particularly unique about it. It’s a fairly standard navy blue blazer. It hangs in my closet with a clear plastic protector over the shoulders and a disc of cedar around the neck of the hanger. I don’t wear it often – we are mostly business casual at the office these days – but,…

May 23, 2017 in Don't Blink, Facing the Truth, Get Real, Stop and Think.

Standing Guard

The “Guard Donkey” is a good reminder of the kind of friend each of us needs in life.

June 1, 2016 in Get Real, Honesty With Others, Relationships.

Goals for a New Year?

Every year we set goals – often with the same result. Nothing changes. This year change your heart before you change your list.

December 31, 2015 in Facing the Truth, Get Real, Stop and Think.

Our Deliverance

“Dad, I know we can hike out of here”, said my youngest son, Graham, as I looked up at the grey sky, flecks of rain touching my face. He was 15, at the time, and there was real fear in his eyes and concern for me and his brothers. I hoped he wouldn’t see the…

August 4, 2015 in Facing the Truth, Family, Fatherhood, Wake-up calls.

Diffusing Anger – What I Learned From the Prodigal Son

Anger can lead to so much destruction. Coupled with unforgiveness it can lead to a root of bitterness that affects us to deepest part. Here is what I learned one night about my own heart and the dangers of reacting with anger.

April 17, 2015 in Facing the Truth, Get Real.

An Unexpected “Enemy”

The graceful “old lady” sat majestically on the tarmac at the Asheville Airport, the sun shining brightly off her aluminum skin. Fully restored and as “ready for war” as the day she was named, the sight of her bringing back memories of old footage, movies and a love for flying machines! Our family met at…

February 16, 2015 in Facing the Truth, Get Real, Honesty With Others.

God’s Top 10 – How Did “Covet” Even Make the List?

So, most of us are familiar with the list. We’ve heard it read. We’ve seen the fiery finger of God write it on stone in the movies. Or we remember the flannel board stories in Sunday school. Thou shalt not . . . You shall have no other gods before Me. (Totally makes sense –…

November 12, 2014 in Facing the Truth, Get Real, Stop and Think.

The Shed – Exposing the Heart Part II

“Because, if I’m honest, I’ll admit that I care more about what you think about me than I do about what God knows about me! And that’s just messed up.” A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post about a shed I built in my back yard. I only had enough paint to cover…

November 5, 2014 in Get Real, Stop and Think.

The Shed – Exposing the Heart – Part I

There is a shed in my back yard. I built it about 3 years ago to house my riding mower and garden tools. It was a kit from Lowes with a shingled roof, two windows and double doors that swing out wide. I remember being amazed when I picked it up on the loading dock…

October 13, 2014 in Get Real, Stop and Think.

Post navigation

← Older posts

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 130 other subscribers
Blog at WordPress.com.
It Was On My Mind
Blog at WordPress.com.
  • Follow Following
    • It Was On My Mind
    • Join 85 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • It Was On My Mind
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...