Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life.

In the seventies, the best example I had was watching a Billy Graham crusade once in a while. Even though his preaching was great, I think my life would’ve turned out much better if my family had taught me how to follow Jesus. I’m not saying that they fell short but they kinda did. We went to church occasionally but I rarely saw my grandparents reading the Bible. I don’t recall my mother reading the Bible much either. She read some devotional literature like Open Windows but other than taking the Bible to church when we went, I never saw any of them actually reading the Bible much.

My grandmother said she had to memorize the 100th Psalm for school and later in his life, I saw my grandfather reading the Bible and studying it…but Bible study was never emphasized as a way to get to know Jesus as my Savior. I didn’t begin to do that until I was married and had a son, then I was doing it because I knew I needed to be a good example for him.

Do you see yourself as a leader?

I’m the leader of my family, that’s the only leadership role I seek.

What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you?

When I talk to someone and it seems that everything revolves around them! As if God was supposed to make their life perfect and smooth sailing every day. Unfortunately I have a sister in law that fits this to a tee.

How do you relax?

Nothing fancy but it works 😉

What do you love about where you live?

Most of the time. During the week there’s quite a few gravel trucks going back and forth but when they stop, I enjoy listening to the birds and the crickets at night. No gunshots or police sirens.

What brings you peace?

That is the only way to real peace in this world. We all have trouble and trials that we are going through but knowing Jesus as your Savior brings you peace that you can’t describe. No matter what is happening around you, your eternity is settled in Him.

What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time?

I know some people will say, “Hold on, I can’t carry a Bible everywhere I go!” You can if you read it daily and have at least some of it memorized. How else could you use it to defend yourself when temptation comes along? Think about it.

What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?

That’s the sole purpose I had in mind when I started this.

Describe one habit that brings you joy.

70’s music…any genre, but especially rock and roll.