Talking Past Each Other

by | Feb 28, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship

The conversation ends and I wonder to myself, "were we talking about the same subject or were we talking past each other?" More disconcerting are the occasions when I have no idea that I have talked past someone! The disciples found themselves in this same...

Preventing a Hardened Heart

by | Feb 21, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship, Truth

Atherosclerosis A hardening and narrowing of the arteries that is often the cause of heart attacks and stroke caused by high blood pressure, smoking and damage from lipids in the blood Spiritual Hardening of the Heart A resistance to the voice of God occurring when I...

What Does Hope Look Like?

by | Feb 14, 2013 | Lessons Learned

Several conversations have led me to think more about hope. I am reminded of the hymn that says, my hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus' blood and righteousness. So what does hope look like? Hope looks to the future with desire and confidence. As a follower...

Designed to Flourish

by | Feb 7, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Truth

 I long to live life to the fullest — to flourish and to thrive. But many days fall short. In fact, on some days I feel as though I am only surviving. Society suggests and some articles written by "experts" insist that an abundant life can be...