It was raining hard that evening and I could barely see the middle line on the two- lane Tennessee highway. I was on my way to the hospital in Columbia, Tennessee. I had just received word that a 26 year old woman from our church was near death. She was dying of cancer and our… Continue reading God’s Word for the Tender Places
Category: Starting the Day
Begin the Week by Paying Attention
Do you ever begin the week in a fog? I feel this way sometimes. I sometimes begin a new week and am not aware of what is really taking place in my life. Consequently, a few days will go by and I will realize that I have really not been attentive or aware of an… Continue reading Begin the Week by Paying Attention
5 Suggestions for Dealing with Schedules, Time Pressures, etc.
Be sure to check Scot McKnight’s blog, “Jesus Creed” today. He has created a post out of a comment that I recently left on his blog. This might be particularly helpful if you are a minister, pastor, church leader, etc. Or, it may just be helpful regardless. Thanks! You can find it here.
Don’t Ignore the Obvious
I really don’t want to ignore the obvious, and yet I do at times. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in business. I recall taking a variety of classes including some in business management, accounting, business law, finance, statistics, etc. Yet, in spite of these courses, I ignored the obvious.… Continue reading Don’t Ignore the Obvious
There is More Going On at Work Than You May Think
Are you going to work today? Maybe much of your work takes place in an office. You may find yourself in front of a computer monitor much of the time. Perhaps you work in a plant. Your work takes place in an environment where something is being manufactured. You may be self-employed. You are engaged… Continue reading There is More Going On at Work Than You May Think
5 Ways to Pursue Wisdom
I would like to grow in wisdom. I want wisdom to be reflected in my choices and decisions. Yet, there is no way to microwave wisdom. There is no instant way to suddenly be a person of wisdom. Growing in wisdom is not like sending a text message when a few seconds later it will… Continue reading 5 Ways to Pursue Wisdom
The Next Best Thing to Being On Vacation
A few weeks ago, Charlotte and I returned from Italy where we celebrated our 30th anniversary. It was a great trip! The picture to the right is San Gimignano, one of our favorite places. It was a wonderful village full of much to explore and enjoy. Now, I am back at work and settling in… Continue reading The Next Best Thing to Being On Vacation
I Haven’t Always Read the Bible
> I haven’t always read the Bible. When I was younger, it was the book that I was “supposed” to read but usually did not. Years later, I went through a period of time when I read many books about the Bible but rarely read the Bible itself. Finally, I began reading the Bible on… Continue reading I Haven’t Always Read the Bible
Today, the Lord is my helper.
Are you tired? Do you face deadlines? Are you behind? Maybe you are facing a problem that feels overwhelming. You may be a business person, university student, minister, or mom with small children. Regardless, there are moments in life that are just over the top. The following was published earlier but today I want to… Continue reading Today, the Lord is my helper.
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