Remember, forgiveness is much more than a one-time event—as noble and even heroic as that may be. Instead, it is long term commitment that comes with a heavy price and that price is never paid—you keep paying and paying and paying. “How do you keep paying?”, you ask. You keep paying by choosing to keep … Continue reading
Category Archives: Daily Advice
It Really Is A Big Deal
Originally posted on Ed Brewer:
We’ve all dealt with it. You know the attitude. “I don’t have to go to Church to be a Christian”, they say. “God knows my heart” or, as one songwriter suggested “…me and Jesus, we got our own thing going”. As frustrating as that is to anyone who knows anything…
How to W.I.N.
Originally posted on The ONE THING:
Here’s a template for winning (W.I.N. — What’s Important Now) If it is important today but will not be important tomorrow – do it now! (The opportunity of a lifetime does not last a lifetime) If the deadline is today – deadlines matter to someone. Faithfully coming through for…
Why are you living for the weekend?
Originally posted on The ONE THING:
Saturday Salutations! I hope you are reading this a little later than usual which leads me to the one think I’d like for you to think about today: Intentionally do something that delights you every day. It is so easy to develop a “living-for-the-weekend” mindset. The tragedy of this…
In Search of Fossils.
Originally posted on Ed Brewer:
There are times when I look up from what I’m doing and wonder how I ended up in this alternate reality. Admittedly, some of that disorientation comes from the fact that I’m about to enter the upper middle of middle age, and taking inventory is becoming reflexive almost to the…
Where success starts…
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
Beware the Tyranny of Focus
Focus is a good thing. Matter of fact, sustained focus is the only way to truly make the journey of success. But remember, when you get there, the trip is over. Don’t be so driven to succeed that you fail to enjoy the journey. For the most part, it is the journey that matters, not … Continue reading
Day 26/40: Christians aren’t the only people who fast
Daniel 6:18 (RSV) 18 Then the king went to his palace, and spent the night fasting; no diversions were brought to him, and sleep fled from him. Fasting is not strictly a Christian practice. All the major religions practice this spiritual discipline and even nonbelievers fast. But oh the difference for the Christians. We do not … Continue reading
Keep it simple
The moment you start getting complicated you’re in trouble. The moment it takes more than one good reason for you to do something chances are you’re making a bad decision. The moment it takes more than one or two sentences to explain why it matters, they may be nodding their head in agreement but trust … Continue reading
Sports vs. Church
Originally posted on Family Discipleship Path:
WARNING: The following may make you uncomfortable…may even make you mad! Last Sunday morning I found myself sitting on a soccer field with one of my children for a tournament game. It was a beautiful morning. The sun was shining. I was enjoying some fabulous coffee. I was also…
