James 1:26: “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.” I would occasionally rid a horse when I was growing up and then for about …
Author: scottmaxon
MWM: Work Hard
I first met the woman who would become my wife when she was 14 (We didn’t start dating until she was almost 19). We worked together at Taco John’s. She was always on time, didn’t ask to leave early, and …
Intense Staring
James 1:25: “But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.” When my first daughter started walking, she loved …
MWM: Bible
During these uncertain times, we must stand on what we know to be true. We must stand on the solid rock of Jesus Christ and the Word of God. There is encouragement and hope found in the Bible. Read it. …
MWM: Influences
I have often been told: “Garbage in, garbage out.” I normally apply this to the TV shows and movies I watch as well as the music I listen to. I quit drinking about four years ago, and I notice that …
MWM: Integrity
My dad always told me growing up that if I always told the truth, I wouldn’t have to try to remember what I said. When we start lying, it becomes more and more difficult to track what we said and …
MWM: Friends
I think most of us would agree that we are people-pleasers. We want people to like us. We have “friends” on Facebook-most of whom we don’t talk to regularly. We have “followers” on Twitter and Instagram-but don’t engage with them …
