When I read the words below from Darryl Tippens, I thought, “Wow!” I then slowly read these thoughtful, timely words again. Darryl is the author of Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life. I read this book several years ago and found it to be very encouraging. The author is Dr. Darryl Tippens,… Continue reading Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 3)
Category: Self-Care
Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 2)
If you are like me, you might sometimes feel tired, sluggish, and perhaps discouraged. I encourage you to read Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life. I read this book a few years ago and found it to be incredibly refreshing. The author is Dr. Darryl Tippens, Provost at Pepperdine University. Darryl has… Continue reading Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 2)
Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 1)
Do you need to read a book that will refresh your soul? I encourage you to read Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life. I read this book a few years ago and found it to be incredibly refreshing. The author is Dr. Darryl Tippens, Provost at Pepperdine University. Darryl has graciously consented… Continue reading Interview with Darryl Tippens (Part 1)
The Month that Has Been a Lifesaver! (A 16-Year Practice)
Sixteen years ago, my family and I moved to Waco, Texas, to begin working with the Crestview church. Our children were young and were fascinated by the notion of moving. I still remember their glee when we flew into the Waco airport and were greeted by some members of what would become our new church.… Continue reading The Month that Has Been a Lifesaver! (A 16-Year Practice)
If I Could Have a Do-over
“Do-overs” are great! I was very young when I first heard the expression, “Do-over.” I remember that my friends and I were playing a game. Someone messed up (went out of bounds, missed the ball, made the wrong move, etc. I do not remember.) and someone else yelled: “do-over”! Years later, as an adult, I… Continue reading If I Could Have a Do-over
Ten Ways to Enjoy Life and Be Effective (Part 2)
The following are a few practices I have found helpful. They have helped me enjoy life and at the same time experience some effectiveness. You might give each one some thought. Perhaps some other practices have been or will be more helpful to you. This is great. We are all learning and perhaps what you… Continue reading Ten Ways to Enjoy Life and Be Effective (Part 2)
Ten Ways to Enjoy Life and Be Effective (Part 1)
You know that feeling don’t you? You work through the morning and now it is time for lunch. You look back at the last few hours and really don’t feel very good about it. Why? You wasted too much time on things that just don’t matter. Maybe you spent too much time in useless pursuit… Continue reading Ten Ways to Enjoy Life and Be Effective (Part 1)
Lynn Anderson on Staying Fresh
In the video interview below, Lynn Anderson discusses "Staying Fresh." Lynn has been very intentional about continuing to grow, learn, and develop throughout the years of his ministry. Hear these words of encouragement. (This is the final interview in this series of eight videos. I hope you have enjoyed these. I was certainly blessed by… Continue reading Lynn Anderson on Staying Fresh
Lynn Anderson on Avoiding the Affair Trap
In this video clip, Lynn Anderson reflects on some practical ways to avoid the affair trap. (Very wise words!) Enjoy–and then send a link to this post to someone else. Lynn Anderson has been a mentor, encourager, and church leader for many years. He speaks and writes with a pastoral heart and an obvious… Continue reading Lynn Anderson on Avoiding the Affair Trap
Become a Life-Long Learner
I love to be around people who have energy for life. Specifically, I love to be around people who have never stopped learning. The college professor who continues to explore and learn in her field. The minister who reads the Bible and other books believing that he has much to learn. The parent who understands… Continue reading Become a Life-Long Learner