Why Wait Plumbing Services

No better time than the present to be a part of change. Having been a public speaker for all of my adult life, and most of all other time too, I confess I enjoy sharing, leading and telling stories. Motivating people is certainly a challenge but that doesn’t outweigh the fun from watching things happen, witnessing individuals who have discovered not only a new inner strength but the confidence that follows from those successes. I have been working on some new quotes and a thought that filled my thinking pattern as I reflected on a Wednesday was: “With weeks going by so fast, why do folks wait for years as they are growing up to do things?” My first step in pursuit of an answer to my question was to simply Google it. Yes, American’s answer for everything is Google, and I was amazed at what I discovered. The first thing I discovered was a song that had been recorded by Rascal Flatts, “Why Wait”. All excited about my first search hit I quickly came to the conclusion that that wasn’t what I was looking for as the bases of my answer. The song was just the opposite. It was all about love and the suggestion that they shouldn’t wait, but go tie the knot of love today. The next hit was a Diabetic Campaign. It was an intensive diabetes management program that seemed awesome. 12 weeks of learning, trying and adjustments would make a good start to any change in life but not exactly what I was looking for either. This being 2012 how could I have not imagined that there would be a phone application called “Why Wait”. Of course I should have known there would be such a creation, but I had not even considered such in my thoughts. It was an app designed for restaurants as a tool to help them promote their menu and services. WOW, I thought that’s cool and a great idea too. But I was looking for something to really motivate and I continued by internet search. Another discovered hit on the subject of why wait turned up a list on The Benefits of Abstinence Until Marriage. Certainly as a Christian I could use this right?...wrong…still not what I was looking for as I wanted something to help motivate, bring a smile to a face and maybe get a chuckle out of someone. Not yet discovered so my seeking continued in search of the perfect motivation for change and for not allowing time to be wasted by waiting. The perfect satisfaction in life comes when you find what you are looking for and sure enough, I too discovered my questions answer. It was found in a plumbing company! Low and behold my long awaiting illustration had been uncovered just not where I had thought to find it. I discovered the Why Wait Plumbing Services. This was perfect and they had all the answers: Blocked drains; renovations; filtration; remodeling; potable answers; line redesigns; & all plumbing repairs; Perfect I thought and I was excited learning about them and was sure they would be who I would call for my next plumbing problem until I discovered they were in Australia. Why Wait Plumbing Services, the perfect answer for me, my new quote thought and new themed motivation speech. Why Wait, even if they are far so away, I definitely must get started now so they can get here on time. Until then

Being a Father

Father can be very interesting. Yes, we have our set ways that nothing will change and yet we can surprise the heck out of you with something you thought you would never see us do. Learning about Fatherhood and the role of a father is in many situations trial and error. There will be some read this column and not get a word I am writing while others of you will totally understand. It is in many cases the difference between fathers. If you are like me, I have a loving father, he has work hard to provide, he gave to his children what he never had growing up materially speaking. Life was a challenge for his generation and he has always done what he believed to be correct, and if we as his children were wrong, he didn’t defend us like so many parents do today. We’ve not always agreed politically, socially, or personally, but I’m pretty sure he still loves me…I think? Here is the first difference between fathers; I actually know my dad cares even if we are at the total opposite ends of the spectrum. The difference between fathers for some is that they have never known their father and for some that is difficult to understand. Personally myself, I understand the child’s point of view perfectly, the part I can’t get is why a biological father would not love his child, support his child and work to be in their lives. Yes, there are differences between fathers. My parenting skills and techniques are simply. I have used what I like from my father and other fathers, good and bad to make a difference. For some individuals they believe blood line is the only fact that matters. I have seen and watch enough bloodline failures that this fact is not even relative to me. I always wanted to have my own children. Losing a pregnancy is a very difficult moment. If you have the chance to later become parents that loss will remain but parts of it will begin to slowly be replaced with your new ever present joy that helps overcome that particular loss. If you never have your own bloodline then that hurt lingers and remains. Sometimes we tell folks they just need to get over it, and that maybe good advice, it just seems like those that always give that advice, already have. Being a father to me is about sharing, giving, listening, helping, laughing, crying, tuning out, going the second mile, and doing what no one else wants to do, but that must be done. Being a father is all about love and I am thankful that bloodline has nothing to do with that fact. To be a father takes two individuals. The older individual assumes the role of father. He must be willing to invest his time, energy, and be willing to experience heartache and all the while freely sharing his resources hoping to encourage and inspire. The other individual assumes his position as son, following instructions, learning to appreciate and for quite a while simply doing as you are told because that’s just the way it is when you are learning to grow up. There are many you may not recognize as a father because they don’t fit your perfect definition, but that doesn’t negate the fact they are. I salute fathers who know they are and I applaud sons who love their fathers because there is a difference. Until then

Father's Day 2012

Father can be very interesting. Yes, we have our set ways that nothing will change and yet we can surprise the heck out of you with something you thought you would never see us do. Learning about Fatherhood and the role of a father is in many situations trial and error. There will be some read this column and not get a word I am writing while others of you will totally understand. It is in many cases the difference between fathers. If you are like me, I have a loving father, he has work hard to provide, he gave to his children what he never had growing up materially speaking. Life was a challenge for his generation and he has always done what he believed to be correct, and if we as his children were wrong, he didn’t defend us like so many parents do today. We’ve not always agreed politically, socially, or personally, but I’m pretty sure he still loves me…I think? Here is the first difference between fathers; I actually know my dad cares even if we are at the total opposite ends of the spectrum. The difference between fathers for some is that they have never known their father and for some that is difficult to understand. Personally myself, I understand the child’s point of view perfectly, the part I can’t get is why a biological father would not love his child, support his child and work to be in their lives. Yes, there are differences between fathers. My parenting skills and techniques are simply. I have used what I like from my father and other fathers, good and bad to make a difference. For some individuals they believe blood line is the only fact that matters. I have seen and watch enough bloodline failures that this fact is not even relative to me. I always wanted to have my own children. Losing a pregnancy is a very difficult moment. If you have the chance to later become parents that loss will remain but parts of it will begin to slowly be replaced with your new ever present joy that helps overcome that particular loss. If you never have your own bloodline then that hurt lingers and remains. Sometimes we tell folks they just need to get over it, and that maybe good advice, it just seems like those that always give that advice, already have. Being a father to me is about sharing, giving, listening, helping, laughing, crying, tuning out, going the second mile, and doing what no one else wants to do, but that must be done. Being a father is all about love and I am thankful that bloodline has nothing to do with that fact. To be a father takes two individuals. The older individual assumes the role of father. He must be willing to invest his time, energy, and be willing to experience heartache and all the while freely sharing his resources hoping to encourage and inspire. The other individual assumes his position as son, following instructions, learning to appreciate and for quite a while simply doing as you are told because that’s just the way it is when you are learning to grow up. There are many you may not recognize as a father because they don’t fit your perfect definition, but that doesn’t negate the fact they are. I salute fathers who know they are and I applaud sons who love their fathers because there is a difference. Until then

White Vans from Spartanburg, S.C.

This weekend the mountains of southeastern Kentucky will be filled with a lot of white 15 passenger vans. There will be several unique characteristics if you see them driving in a single filed line. Maybe you will notice them in your subdivision, in a trailer park or one a one lane hollow road. I am very confident that you will see them up and down our roadways, packed into our local restaurants and you will see lots of smiles, arms open wide for hugs with a lot of laughter and friendship freely given. It began in 1969 when Dr. Alaster Walker, who had served as the Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Middlesboro, Kentucky moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina. He had just become the Pastor of the First Baptist Spartanburg and his love for Southeastern Kentucky would not end. He shared of about the people he met and of the needs that could be met if others would be willing to give and go. 43 years later this flagship event in the Student Ministry program has touched thousands of lives and this year the impact will continue as prepared teenagers, college students and adults come to share their love for people and their passion for Jesus Christ with us. They will be conducting Vacation Bible School events reaching over 5,000 children, teens and adults a day through this ministry. Their days and nights will include conducting services in jails and correctional facilities, building ramps to doors and porches, making much needed home repairs, conducting basketball camps just to mention a few of the things that First Baptist Spartanburg wraps into what they simply call “Kentucky Missions”. Seth Buckley is the Minister to Students and he leads this event each year, following in the steps of those who make the first time. My first experience began in a little place called Crocket in Fields Ky. There Bill Cox planted the first seeds in my life that there was a guy named Jesus and He loved and cared for me. There are many highlights in one’s summer experience but if you have a child, grandchild, nephew or niece this is a must attend and participate. If your neighbor has children or down the road you know kids that need to know that Jesus loves and cares for them this is your opportunity to join the ministry. See what happens in a single life when someone says “Jesus Christ loves you” and their words and actions match up. One week can make a real difference, one day can be all that is necessary or just a few hours or even just a couple of minutes a life can be eternally changed. This continuous ministry is a massive undertaking. The expense and cost for their lodging, travel, food, supplies, are over $100,000.00 for their week among us. In a time when folks are only talking politics and economic conditions because of an election season, we should applaud these Baptist for their reinvestment and economic stimulus in our communities. The real value cannot be calculated. It is impossible to put a price on one person and that one individual life that is changed forever because they prayed and asked Jesus Christ to come into their heart. There is no way to figure the financial impact of asking “Do you know Jesus Christ”? The Christian impact is easy to figure. One life surrendered to Jesus who leads another to Jesus who in-turn leads another who commits their life to following Jesus and before you know it, the world is a different place and it all started because one came in His name. Thank you Frist Baptist Spartanburg for coming. Thanks for giving. Thanks for being a friend. Thanks for serving the churches and people of Bell, Knox & Whitley Counties. You have made a real difference and I am one! Until then