A dear friend recently wrote me: “The cross is the only place safe enough and strong enough for all the questions, regrets, sadness, loss, and pain. But there I know love, which appears to be the pathway forward.”* That made me think of the great book by John Stott The Cross of Christ. It isContinueContinue reading “There is power in the cross … So very much power!”
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Believe it or not, you do take yourself with you wherever you go
Today I want you to think about your talents and then to put your thoughts into a prayer. Here’s how it works. Read the 4 following short quotations and then write a brief prayer. My prayer is below these quotations. Here we go… * “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you comeContinueContinue reading “Believe it or not, you do take yourself with you wherever you go”
How in the world are we supposed to get along, anyway?
Love this chart from one of my favorite books on dealing with conflict by Jim Van Yperen called Making Peace — a Guide to Overcoming Church Conflict.
Quick synopsis on getting a degree in wisdom…
If you want get a degree in wisdom from the school of life, here’s a short look at some of the main elements of the curriculum:Main courses:* “The Fear of the Lord”* “Humility precedes honor”* “The heart is more important than the mind”* “Key heart tests: What do you think about? What words do youContinueContinue reading “Quick synopsis on getting a degree in wisdom…”
What are you willing to say?
When I read these words of Jesus from Luke 18 I ask myself, “What is holding me back today?”–My pride–My fear–My stubbornness–My lack of visionThen I felt God say, “I don’t want your works or your money. I want a life surrendered, a life of you saying ‘yes’.” 18 And a ruler asked him, “GoodContinueContinue reading “What are you willing to say?”
Hang in there, Soldier!
Every day has enough trouble of its own, doesn’t it? That’s why Jesus said “Don’t worry about tomorrow.” My goodness, if you insist on worrying – which most people do – at least worry about today. Maybe just worry about the morning, if you must… There are all kinds of things that can go wrongContinueContinue reading “Hang in there, Soldier!”
Fight to think good thoughts throughout your day!
In the morning prayers of the Daily office we read:Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. WeContinueContinue reading “Fight to think good thoughts throughout your day!”
Cultivate the important things … so you’ll make it for the long haul!
Here are 4 vital things you absolutely must cultivate in life if you’re going to be a pleasant, happy camper along life’s winding, narrow road. Believe me, the longer you journey, the more you need them! I bet you can work on all 4 yet today. —–No grumbling, whining, and complaining. When you sigh and moanContinueContinue reading “Cultivate the important things … so you’ll make it for the long haul!”
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