Perhaps you’ve said or thought these words before. “But God.” I am almost certain that I have. Sometimes, it was at a time of disappointment over a situation that went bad. Perhaps I had prayed that someone might get well. Instead, that person died. I have asked at times, “But God, why did this have… Continue reading Navigating Life With Your Desires
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Why Do I Do This?
Why do I drive on the Interstate at 80 mph while I look at Facebook on my phone? Why do I ignore the misbehavior of my child and then expect her to do better? Why do I gripe and complain throughout the day and then wonder why I feel so lousy? Why do I not… Continue reading Why Do I Do This?
Do You Know that Today Can be Better?
1. Today, I can choose to stop trying to be the perfect parent. Instead, I can choose to respond to these children with the energy and wisdom that God provides. 2. Today, I can choose to stop wishing for the perfect Christmas. I don’t have to spend my energy being resentful of the Christmas that… Continue reading Do You Know that Today Can be Better?
So What is a Parent to Do?
Most of us who are parents have asked this at one time or another. Last weekend I was in Waco, Tx. where we lived for 20 years. During those years, I served in a church. Yet, probably the most difficult job Charlotte and I had was raising children. Last weekend, I remembered numerous conversations that… Continue reading So What is a Parent to Do?
Thinking About Sunday Mornings
(I posted the following article on Facebook yesterday. You might enjoy this.) Many of you are preaching tomorrow. Know that God is at work in you. Pray that he might strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being. Know that in this power, you are doing a work that is beyond your… Continue reading Thinking About Sunday Mornings
Avoid These Roadblocks to Progress
Perhaps you have been there. Someone wants to talk with you about a problem. This person is asking you for suggestions. You silently pray to God that you might say the right thing. You begin to speak. However, the conversation does not go as you expected. This person has a strenuous objection for most everything… Continue reading Avoid These Roadblocks to Progress
What Do You Want Others to See?
What do you want others to see? That may depend on where you actually place your confidence. Is your confidence in your intellect? Then you may want your intellect to receive the attention of others. Then it may be very important that others are aware of how smart you are. You may find various… Continue reading What Do You Want Others to See?
What Do Your Social Media Posts Say About You?
Many of us are on social media. We post thoughts and share ideas. Some write articles. Some describe experiences. We post pictures of people and places. We talk about ourselves and we post pictures of ourselves. You may use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or another platform. Regardless of the platform, it would be helpful if we… Continue reading What Do Your Social Media Posts Say About You?
Monday Resources
The following are articles/books that I have recently read. Some of these are podcasts that I have listened to. You might find these interesting or helpful in some way. As you might have guessed, I am simply sharing some interesting resources. These are not necessarily recommendations or endorsements. Books Recently, while traveling I finished Jack… Continue reading Monday Resources
Monday Resources
Each week Some of my favorite reading each week includes the Saturday edition of the Wall Street Journal; the series “How I Work” in Lifehacker, and “Sunday Routine” in The New York Times. I typically skim Scot McKnight’s Jesus Creed and Jame K. A. Smith’s Comment. Recently read Recently, I read Brad Lomenick’s, H3 Leadership:… Continue reading Monday Resources