Perhaps you’ve read the Polish proverb which states, “A guest sticks a nail in the wall even if he stays but one night.” This is a proverb that points to the reality that our interaction with people leave an imprint on our lives. Right now, I’m guessing there are no guests in your home; it’s … Continue reading
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Doing it the best it can be done.
Its important to not confuse doing your best with doing something the best it can be done. Doing your best does not require you to change, adapt, and grow. The ONE THING for today: You owe it to yourself and to the people who are counting on you. They should get more than your best, … Continue reading
A Free Day
Sunday is never a “free day”. Since your pastor knows you can’t come to church, your pastor is coming to you via social media or some other creative means. Be ready. Do not let Sunday drift into just another “free day” of waiting for the storm to pass over. Carve out time to worship God … Continue reading
If you want to pray…
Suddenly praying doesn’t seem like a bad idea. But if you are like many people I talk to, praying (really praying) is not something you feel you’re good at. I get it. Please keep my little secret, but honestly, if praying is about talking to God for a long period of time, then I’m not … Continue reading
Six things to do today
Looking for something to do today? Try this on for size: Give careful thought to giving good answers to the next four questions and work on them. What must be done today, that if not done today, cannot ever be done? What will be important this time next year, no matter the situation? What will … Continue reading
Regularity, regularity, regularity…
Author Robert V. Remini, records in his biography of John Quincy Adams, that late in life Mr. Quincy was asked how he had survived the many disappointments, tragedies and challenges of his long and distinguished life. Mr. Adams responded with three words: “Regularity, regularity, regularity.” He explained, “The regular activity of body and mind guided … Continue reading
Meeting needs | Planting seeds
Seasons of crisis reveal the real needs. By now you’ve probably identified some truly needy people out there who you want to help. I applaud you for this. However, I’d like to share with you one of my rules for helping people… Rule #11: When helping people, you can meet needs or you can plants … Continue reading
