Living in the moment is fine when things are going well. And the truth is, at any given moment you could be doing very well. On the other hand, you could also be doing pretty badly. So remember, in the moments of this day, it is the journey, and finishing that journey, that matters. Live … Continue reading
Latest Entries
Don’t confuse loving the ministry with loving to minister. There’s a hugeeeee gap between the two. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with loving the ministry as in the same way someone loves any other profession or trade, but be sure that you understand that your love for being in the ministry is not the same as loving … Continue reading
Start!
It is reported that then the great missionary to Africa, David Livingstone volunteered as a missionary with the London Missionary Society, they asked him where he wanted to go. He replied, “Anywhere, as long as it is forward.” I love that story. It inspires me because of its lack of clarity. Oh, I know, clarity … Continue reading
Hauling Trash
A funny thing happened to me the other day. I’m blessed to be able to walk to work and a few days ago I was about halfway to the office and noticed that I was carrying a full trash bag! I had originally planned to drop the trash bag off at the trash bin as … Continue reading
OK Life! Hit me with your best shot.
And he taught them to pray…”Give us this day our daily bread…” (Luke 11) When was the last time you worried about where your next meal is going to come from? While there are many people in the world who go to bed hungry every night with little assurance that there will be food waiting … Continue reading
I just thought I understood back then.
It’s important to keep in mind that you never perfectly understand something or someone—including yourself. “Understanding” is a moving target. At a particular time and place you may have a firm grasp on the details and truly understand. But people change, circumstances change, and you change. Imagine that you met someone who had lived their … Continue reading
A brief vacation reflection
Tonight I am sitting in a motel room wrapping up a week’s vacation spent with my daughter and her family. It’s been a great week. As I reflect over these last few days and the priceless memories that were created I couldn’t help but remember a statement I put to memory many years ago. It … Continue reading
