Writing I found this post by Mike Martel helpful: “Ten Ways to Make Your Writing Quick and Easy.” I am not sure if the suggestions necessarily make writing quick and easy. However, these are excellent suggestions for anyone who is challenged to be creative. Regarding the Truth Don’t miss this excellent article from the Wall… Continue reading Monday Start
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Thanks for Your Patience
My blog has experienced technical difficulties lately. Hopefully, these problems have been worked out now. Thanks for your patience with this. Please let me know if you experience difficulty with the blog in any way I am really indebted to all of you who read this blog, some for a very long time.
What Do You Wish You Had Done that You Didn’t Do?
In Mentor Like Jesus, Regi Campbell writes about some people in their 90s who were surveyed a few years ago and asked this question: “What are three things you wish you had done that you didn’t do?” These people responded with a number of answers. The three most prevalent responses were: “Take more risk.” “Reflect… Continue reading What Do You Wish You Had Done that You Didn’t Do?
Put Others at Ease by Laughing at Yourself
There are some people I don’t kid. I don’t joke with these people. I don’t think I have permission to do so. Perhaps you know people like this. They are deeply serious people – especially about themselves. They might tell a joke or tease someone but you don’t feel as if you have the permission… Continue reading Put Others at Ease by Laughing at Yourself
Thanks Very Much
Yesterday, I learned this blog is again one of the top 200 church blogs according to Kent Shaffer at Church Relevance. I mention this because this is only possible because of all of you who read this blog on a regular basis. Some of you have been reading A Place for the God-Hungry for many… Continue reading Thanks Very Much
Your Focus Really Does Make a Difference
Some people lean into the future. Others never seem to leave the past. Recently I heard a news report about a local school that was closing due to finances. At one point in the report, one of the teachers was interviewed. She described the challenge facing all who are connected with the school. She spoke… Continue reading Your Focus Really Does Make a Difference
Ministry Inside.73
Each Thursday I post “Ministry Inside” specifically for church leaders. I think these might be helpful. It does me good to explore these issues. I have been wondering lately about church leaders who stretch themselves while others basically remain the same. Those who stretch and grow often do so by developing good habits. Below are… Continue reading Ministry Inside.73
The Messiness of Raising Children (Our Attempt)
Today is our oldest daughter’s birthday. It has hard to believe that 29 years ago, we had our first baby. Now Christine and her sister Jamie, are grown and have families of their own. I recently thought about the years we were together as a family. We were all learning together. We certainly made lots… Continue reading The Messiness of Raising Children (Our Attempt)
Monday Start (Resources for the Week)
Looking for Thoughtful Resources? Susan Gregory Thomas The Gray Divorces. (Wall Street Journal) “The divorce rate for people 50 and over has doubled in the past two decades. Why baby boomers are breaking up late in life like no generation before.” Paul Simon (singer/song writer) – interview regarding the place of faith in his most… Continue reading Monday Start (Resources for the Week)
Monday Start (Resources for the Week)
Regarding my blog You might find my RSS feed helpful if you use Google Reader or some other similar tool. If you prefer to subscribe by e-mail, you can do so here. I recently rewrote my “about” page. You can find it here. Need Energy? Michael Hyatt – “3 Actions You Can Take Now to… Continue reading Monday Start (Resources for the Week)