This blog is dedicated to my grandson Rory Edward Bennett, whose birthday it is today! Happy Birthday Rory! Those that study these sorts of things tell us that basically we are the sum total of our experiences. If that is the case, then if you are not satisfied with who you are: (1) Change the … Continue reading
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It’s the boss’s fault
The moment you say or think, “It is the boss’s fault” you’re surrendering control of your life. Of course your boss has an influence on your life, but you must not allow your boss to have the ultimate influence over your life; that’s your privilege. And a better word than “fault” is “responsible”. Instead of … Continue reading
Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda…
John 13:3 (NKJV) Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands… ____________ Most certainly, all things have not been put into your hands, but something has been put into your hands. Start there. Don’t allow what you’d like to have or used to have to distract you from what you do … Continue reading
It’s too much
You can’t afford to be indiscriminate with all the options available to you. Don’t confuse learning something with gaining wisdom. You’re involved in real life, not trivial pursuit. And don’t confuse exciting activity with meaningful experiences. Just because you’re busy doesn’t mean it matters. There must be a worthy reason for you to click that … Continue reading
The Timeline
You are living in the same time line as your great, great, great, great, great, great grandparents, and the same time line as Jesus as he walked the sandy shores of Galilee and the same time line that Caesar, Alexander the Great, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, David, Moses, Khufu (supposed builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza), … Continue reading
Contentment…
Contentment is not complacency or being void of ambition and drive. Matter of fact, contentment can be found in the most vigilant, passionate, and engaged person you know. Contentment can be found in someone who is in the heat of a battle for their very survival and contentment can be found in someone leaning against … Continue reading
If Elvis comes knocking…
First it was “low-fat,” or “reduced-fat,” or “no-fat” that was celebrated. Remember that? All you had to do was put “reduced/low” fat” or (hallelujah!) “no fat” on the package and whatever you were selling would leap off the shelf…and onto our hips. They failed to mention that all those low-fat products were loaded with sugar. … Continue reading
