Will things really change?

That's the question, isn't it?You probably pray the Serenity prayer, don't you?"Grant me the serenity [peace] to accept the things I cannot change,courage to change the things I can,and wisdom to know the difference."It's a powerful prayer.  You long ago memorized it.  I pray it most days -- often several times.  But it's not anContinue reading "Will things really change?"

This is why not many should be teachers … (James 3)

Today pastor John Piper tweeted:  "First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean." Matt. 23:26. The great war is within.* He's right.  Makes you think of what Jesus said:  "Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks." The other day a pastor I coachContinue reading "This is why not many should be teachers … (James 3)"

There is power in the cross … So very much power!

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 isContinue reading "There is power in the cross … So very much power!"

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 comeContinue reading "Believe it or not, you do take yourself with you wherever you go"

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 youContinue reading "Quick synopsis on getting a degree in wisdom…"