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Swallowing pride removes barriers to good things

“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5).

Recently, the House wrapped up one of the most successful legislative sessions in Tennessee history. The first legislative Session of the 107th General Assembly was focused on passing common sense initiatives to aid both immediate and long-term economic development in Tennessee’s private sector. This is part five of the five-part series.

Representatives Pass Tort Reform to Create Jobs

 I wonder why there are just some things people are incapable of understanding until they reach adulthood. When I say “people” I’m really more specifically referring to myself.

For instance, when I was growing up I knew my parents loved me. But I had no clue how much. The truth is the knowledge of the intensity of a mother’s love for her children completely escaped me until I was face to face with my very own child.

Now that I’m older I’m finding there are other things that passed over my head during my youth.

  On Sunday I mowed my yard.

Big deal- right?

It is for me. Let me give you a rundown of my attempts to mow this approximately half acre of land.

But first I have to take you back to my youth.

When I was around 14-years-old my Dad thought it was time I learned to drive the riding lawn mower. My sister, who is two years younger, had already been mowing for a few years. So on a hot summer afternoon Dad gave me a brief overview of the gears and such.