Problems are the spice of life. Problems give you a chance to make a difference, advance in life, and succeed, for there is always a place at the table for a problem-solver. However, all problems are not equal. For starters, if the problem you are working on is about your comfort and fun, scrap it. … Continue reading
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Let problems come to you
Don’t go looking for problems or looking to solve problems, let them come to you. By this, I do not mean to not care or to “live and let live.” By all means, be willing to step up and resolve problems and issues that require your attention. But that is the issue, most problems need … Continue reading
The question is not, “Can you?” The question is, “Did you say you would?” Either don’t make promises or die trying to keep them. Having a middle ground between those two choices is a swamp that mires down progress, pollutes trust, and suffocates meaningful relationships. The ONE THING for today: Nothing can compensate for the … Continue reading
Going for third place
Pastor, church, at best, will only be third place in your people’s lives. Under God… Home/family will (or should) be first in your people’s life. Then comes work and school (It’s hard to compete with hunger!) And after that…everything else. And this is a good thing. Family and work were created long before the church. … Continue reading
Knowing No
The word “NO” is one of the most important and essential words in the world. Being that you can only do a very few things at a time, you must be willing and able to say “No” to almost everything. However… …wisdom is required. Every use of the word “No” must be preceded by the … Continue reading
No more fear
Don’t make your relationship with God more than it should be. The goal is not to spend the rest of your life striving to be worthy of His love. There is nothing you can do to change or affect his perfect love. God loves you because of who He is, not because of who you … Continue reading
Bread and Parades
It’s been said that the way to judge the quality of life in a town is to answer two questions: What is the quality of their bread? What is the quality of their parades? That’s not a bad measure…for towns or towns people. Everyday will not have a parade. Enjoy them when they come. But … Continue reading
