“If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend six hours sharpening my ax.” - Abraham Lincoln

"There will always be situations and circumstances that you cannot change for yourself or for your children. There will always be something over which you are utterly powerless—and it may be something potentially devastating. In such moments of crisis, there is no substitute for prayer, and there is no source of strength and comfort like prayer. Let your voice be heard in heaven—and let me assure you that God is listening when you pray." - TDJ

Lord, help me to live like I wish I’d lived in the past
May I stay in the way of the narrow and free of regret
And may I surrender whatever is holding me back
Lord, help me to live like I wish I’d lived in the past
("Like I Wish I'd Lived" by Greater Vision)

Then & Now... Over 30 years ago, my boys' father & I purchased our first home in Milton, Florida, for $44,500. We moved there when my oldest son was six weeks old, and we left 4 years later when my youngest son was six weeks old. Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to see that house again, after 28 years. The house number changed, and the street name was slightly changed; but, I found the house. Here is the house over 30 years ago, and here is the house today.

"God sees your tears! God sees your circumstances! God sees your situation! God sees your faith and perseverance! WAIT ON HIM!" - TDJ