Do you hesitate about the wrong things? Sometimes we are more hesitant about doing what is right than doing what we know is wrong. In other words, we may hesitate greatly to do what we know God wants us to do, while we hardly pause at some opportunities to do wrong. The itch to sin… Continue reading Strengthening the Soul (5)
Tag: Starting the Day
Strengthening the Soul (2)
I really needed to slow down. In fact, I needed to stop. Just two weeks ago, I was in Ruth Haley Barton’s class, “Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership” at Wheaton College. The class was not only lecture but included times for prayer, worship, and silence. It was an opportunity to slow down. In fact,… Continue reading Strengthening the Soul (2)
Which is Worse?
(From thoughtquestions.com)
How to Make the Most of One Day
My youngest daughter, Jamie, sent me this quote today. I have read it several times and thought you might enjoy this: “This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as I will, I can waste it, or use it for some good purpose. But what I do… Continue reading How to Make the Most of One Day
God’s Word for the Tender Places
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
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