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. WeContinue 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 moanContinue reading "Cultivate the important things … so you’ll make it for the long haul!"
Stephens Ministry … An outstanding Resource
My idea for the post on "How to give and Receive compliments" (1/21) came from the book Speaking the Truth In Love -- How To Be An Assertive Christian by Ruth Kock and Kenneth Haugk. This and other great resources on how to live as a citizen of God's Kingdom are part of the outstandingContinue reading "Stephens Ministry … An outstanding Resource"
Morning habits, prayers…
Almost every morning for the last 20 years or so, these are 3 of the prayers I try and pray... Good morning, heavenly Father; good morning, Lord Jesus; good morning, Holy Spirit. Heavenly Father, I worship you as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. Lord Jesus, I worship you, Savior and Lord of theContinue reading "Morning habits, prayers…"
Learn to receive a compliment…
How do you receive compliments and appreciations? Receiving a compliment graciously and assertively is as much of a challenge as giving a gracious, assertive compliment.One time after I preached a sermon someone complimented me. I immediately deflected it saying, "Oh, no big deal. That's just my job. That's why I get the big bucks, youContinue reading "Learn to receive a compliment…"
Relational IQ can grow long after IQ (intelligence quotient)
Your raw intelligence doesn't change much after your teens.Not so your relational intelligence. Author Ken Sande calls relational intelligence "the ability to discern emotions and interests in yourself and others, to interpret them in light of God's Word, and to then use this insight to manage your responses and relationships constructively."Of course you have toContinue reading "Relational IQ can grow long after IQ (intelligence quotient)"
Life’s lessons best learned when we jump all the way in
[This religion column appears in section B-3 of today's (1/20/13) Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette. Currently, the paper does not include their local columnists pieces on their website. With their permission, here it is.] Don Follis 1/20/13 column: “Life’s lessons best learned when we jump all the way in”After years of pastoral-care trips to missionaries and pastors, IContinue reading "Life’s lessons best learned when we jump all the way in"
Don’t be surprised! All together now: DON’T BE SURPRISED!
1. Conflict will likely heat up as you grow in the Lord.2. Stay present ... to the very end. "At your post, soldier!"3. Be willing to live in this tension: Is this a time where I just let it go, or should I speak up, speaking the truth in love? (If it is the latter,Continue reading "Don’t be surprised! All together now: DON’T BE SURPRISED!"
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