Stay Salty My Friend I love telling people to, “Stay Salty.” I think most of the time they mistake it for being sassy, but that’s kinda like 180 degrees opposite of what God meant. Jesus used this illustration because salt was vital for preserving the good in food. Maybe today, it would be translated as “Stay Frosty or Frigid,” but again, not the same meaning. Salt and Light “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? I

Give Respect Even Before It’s Earned If I had a nickel for everytime I suggested to a wife that they should show their husband respect and they responded with, “As soon as he deserves it, I will.” I’d have a bunch of nickels. Against Your Grain I know it’s counterintuitive to give something you don’t think someone else deserves, but there are a few biblical truths at work right here. The first involves judging others and the other is sowing and reaping. Men have a need for re

On the flip side, think about the spiritual, emotional and social deaths when harsh, threatening or negative words are spoken. Telling a child they are stupid or no good, only curses them for future hurt from someone they loved to nurture them. Read the Entire Article – Click HERE #kindness #Speach #Prayer #Power #God #empower #Words

FIT@50 / Week 91: I See You Our kids are well, kids. They rattle on when they should just hush and shut down when they should shine. But alas, they are kids. I’d say for the most part they are pretty socially capable. Relatively speaking of course. After all, the boys are 7, 9, and 10. They’ve all noticed I enjoy talking with people. The 13 year old calls me mister sociable, and then the 7 year old stumbles over the pronunciation of “sociable” to ask what it means. She smacks

FIT@50 / Week 82 Custom(er) Service While this week’s FIT@50 arrived a day late, it was also the article’s motivation. Max and I flew back home to Dallas late last night, and after a few days away from everyone, I decided the welcome backs were more important than the writing. I make no secret that I believe in old-school American values. That particularly applies to the way you treat people. That of course, transcends to the way you conduct your business—both personal and p

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