by marshal | Jul 12, 2018 | Forgiveness, Love, Truth
I used to think that love was a "balance between grace and truth" – as if they could be separated. Sometimes, I communicate with EITHER grace OR truth, but not both. The result is a relationship built upon harshness, hurt, and harm, rather than...
by marshal | Jul 5, 2018 | Listening, Patience, Priorities, Surrender
I enjoy the discipline of physical exercise because it fits my "to-do list" mentality. Yet, when I apply this same mentality to my spirtual life I often fall short. For instance, reading through my Bible in a year does not necessarily produce growth....
by marshal | Jun 28, 2018 | Importance, Priorities
Never in my lifetime have I had more time-saving devices, yet I don't seem to have enough time. How can that be? Never in my life have I had so many technological tools to aid my communication, yet the clarity, depth, and warmth of my words do not seem improved....
by marshal | Jun 21, 2018 | Attitude, Service
Regrets come in many flavors: 1. Some regrets require my repentance. I must do so. 2. Some regrets are caused by circumstances beyond my control. I must let go. 3. Some regrets are about risks and sacrifices not made. These sadden me. The story of William Borden has...
by marshal | Jun 14, 2018 | Priorities, Service
Devote yourself to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Colossians 4:2 NLT I ask myself, What does it mean to be devoted – to be "all in"? Is it possible to be a true follower of Jesus and be lukewarm? Believers in the early church were not...
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