by marshal | May 29, 2008 | Confession, Lessons Learned
Do I keep the framed blown-up picture of me in my diapers catching a ball or do I throw it away? What about the Christmas bookmark made in 3rd grade Sunday School? Discard or keep – a recent move has left me with some curious decisions. Amazing how hard it is to...
by marshal | May 22, 2008 | Lessons Learned, Love
Sometimes my self-image teeters between positive and negative, depending on the kind of feedback I receive. Amazingly after all these years my self-worth often depends upon my feelings. How could this be? I have long understood that I am created in the image of God...
by marshal | May 15, 2008 | Lessons Learned, Purity
But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. (The words of Jesus in Matthew 12:36-37) Wow! Am I in trouble!...
by marshal | May 8, 2008 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
There is never enough time! Time management gurus in our schedule-enslaved culture encourage me to implement models of discipline and efficiency. These time saving strategies help but rarely provide the contentment and joy for which I long. An older Hungarian...
by marshal | May 1, 2008 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
Lately I have become more aware of my problems with listening. Listening is an "other" focused activity and I am basically self-centered. Listening takes work and practice. Listening is NOT reacting, talking or thinking of a response. Rather listening...
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