Author Archives: Don Follis

When you negotiate with others, here are 4 elements that are almost always true: ** You are unlikely to ever get all you want.** You will probably get more of what you want if you do not issue ultimatums.  Leave the person with whom you are negotiating room to maneuver or you’ll likely to find himContinueContinue reading “What did you expect would happen when you thought about negotiating?”

Here is how much God loves us!At the right time, at the right moment, at the time  of  his very own choosing: … God came.** In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarchContinueContinue reading “The 6 words of Christmas: Right in the nick of time!”

 My Advent reading today (Under African Skies — Reflections for Advent and Christmas by Carolyn Butler) made me so aware of the fact that in the time of the year when I most want to experience the presence of God that I am most mindful of my inability to do so.Isaiah 30:15-16New International Version (NIV)15 ThisContinueContinue reading “4 elements that can bring lasting, settled peace during the Christmas Season…”

“How long is this inner transformation going to take anyway?”I certainly do wonder.Do you ever think, “Gee. By now I thought I’d be a better person than I am.”Me, too!  So often I think of Romans 12:2 that says: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing ofContinueContinue reading “Waiting, Patience, more waiting … the heart of Advent”

There is a clear and sobering side of Advent.  One of the clear themes as we prepare for the birth of the Christ child is WATCH.Thus, part of the Christmas celebration is remembering that always, always, always to be on the watch by remembering the great battle coupled with the great reminders…1.  Never forget theContinueContinue reading “During Advent we keep watch ever so diligently!”

“If we are fools enough to remain at the mercy of the people who want to sell us happiness, it will be impossible for us ever to be content with anything. How would they profit if we became content? We would no longer need their new product. The last thing the salesman wants is forContinueContinue reading “What really is the secret of contentment, Christmas shoppers.”

Mary, the mother of our Lord, accepted her role, given to her by the angel…28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “DoContinueContinue reading “Will we accept the role given to us this Advent?”