by Rick McKinney | Nov 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every day, I get advertisements from book promotion sites with suggestions of books they think I might like. Today, one of the suggested books was “The Joy of Saying No.” Now, let me be quick to say that I don’t know anything about the book or the author. I...
by Rick McKinney | Sep 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
We’ve all heard the adage: Perception is everything. Or perhaps you’ve heard this: Perception is reality. Either way, perception is vital to how we live our lives. So, how does this affect the lives of Christ-followers? Why is this an issue that we should be...
by Rick McKinney | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Social media is such an ingrained part of our culture that many don’t remember a time without it. But it also evokes one of three reactions: We either love, tolerate, or hate it. I understand and empathize with all three, but ultimately, I must align myself with those...
by Rick McKinney | Jul 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Sometimes you have to reinvent yourself. It’s OK; it’s not a sign of failure but a sign that the seasons have changed. When the leaves begin to change in the fall, you don’t say, “Oh, wow. summer failed!” No, you understand that summer has to end and fall will begin...
by Rick McKinney | Jun 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
I have friends that graduated with me over 50 years ago who lived an utterly straight life. I’m not talking about sexual orientation. I’m referring to the direction and path of their lives. They graduated from high school, worked in the same steel mill where their...
