The Simple Things

The last few weeks have reminded me it’s always about the simple things; a phone call, an email, a get well card, a voice message, a visit, a warm casserole made with love. And how very easy it is to forget about how important they can be to others and how easy they are to take for granted. I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to a hot shower after weeks of sponge baths.

“The righteous will answer him, saying Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink? When did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?”  Looking back I’m guilty of being too busy, too self-involved, too focused on my own needs and have ignored the opportunity to bless someone with a simple thing. So I can’t miss a chance to say thank you to all of you have shared some simple things with me the past few weeks. But thank you is inadequate to express my deepest gratitude.

And I would be remiss if I didn’t remind myself, and you, that Jesus’ call on our life is simple.  Love the Lord with all your being, take care of each and walk humbly with Him. From a fellow traveler that’s been blessed, thanks for walking with us.

For 88.3 The Journey, I’m General Manager Mike Agee.

Agent of Change

For most of my thirty plus years in radio, I have been an agent of change. I’m always looking for ways to do something differently, better or more efficiently. Apparently I have the gift of change. At least until we start talking about my personal life. In my personal life, I don’t like change much at all. I’m over fifty and I like certain foods, music, TV, friends, hobbies and vacations spots just fine, thank you very much.  So it has been an interesting few weeks for me.

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Choices & The Unexpected

I’ve learned a couple of things over the years; choices matter and always expect the unexpected.  Eight years ago, I turned left instead of right and the ensuing accident changed the trajectory of my life. Not only did the unexpected accident shatter my left shoulder, it shattered the façade I had created for myself, projecting the image of being untouchable and having it all together. Four surgeries and months of physical therapy proved both of those things utterly false.

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