Tag: Rusty Potter

By Rusty Potter One of the greatest gifts we can give another person costs nothing.  It has a priceless value.  That gift is encouragement. Sometimes we think encouragement is only for people who are facing illness or financial hardship or…

By Rusty Potter Think about it. A tree is rooted in one place. It cannot get up and move when the conditions around it change. It must withstand every storm, every drought, and every season exactly where it stands. But…

By Rusty Potter I remember hearing this slogan from our old floor model television sitting in the living room.  Many families will remember those big wooden cabinet TVs that seemed like a piece of furniture.  When the commercials came on,…

By Rusty Potter Have you ever watched a young bird leave the nest? Before it soars through the sky, it often flaps awkwardly, stumbles, and even falls. It doesn’t begin as a skilled flyer. It learns through trial and error.…

By Rusty Potter Every day, we are faced with a choice:  Do we want to be a spotlight or a lighthouse? A spotlight shines on itself.  It seeks attention.  It wants everyone to notice its accomplishments,  popularity, and success.  The…

By Rusty Potter As we celebrate Father’s Day, I remember one of the most important lessons I learned from my father, Mr. Earnest Potter. My dad was a school bus driver. Every morning, I knew exactly what was expected of…

By Rusty Potter There may not be mountain goats in Northeast Louisiana, but there should be some mountain goat thinking. A mountain goat can go places that seem impossible.  It can stand on narrow ledges, climb cliffs, and reach heights…