by marshal | Aug 18, 2016 | Attitude, Gratefulness, Gratitude, Lessons Learned, Self-Control
Not having enough is certainly a problem. A lack of food, money or medicine can be life-threatening and is experienced by many around the world. “Not enough” is a major problem in much of the world. What about us who have too much? As I push myself...
by marshal | Aug 11, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Purity
Miscalculating my ability to resist the subtle influences of the world around me can result in not-so-subtle negative outcomes in my life. I am called to be in the world but not of the world. So what are my choices when the world’s sin and wickedness crowd in on...
by marshal | Aug 4, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Truth
My thoughts and ideas have no meaning to others until they find full expression in clearly articulated words – written or spoken. I can respond to my thoughts but others cannot. Sometimes I find it difficult to express those thoughts with a clarity that others...
by marshal | Jul 28, 2016 | Family, Identity, Lessons Learned, Love
How I view myself – my identity – is shaped by my early childhood development, education, vocational life, family life, and church and ministry experiences. Blessing and heartbreak in each of these areas are intertwined with my identity. All have played...
by marshal | Jul 21, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
The intent of God is that I live a life of abiding joy. However, I often find myself living inside the story of my circumstances rather than inside God’s reality. The result is a lack of joy sometimes triggering symptoms of anxiety and fear. The remedy? David...
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