by marshal | Nov 6, 2008 | Confession, Lessons Learned, Purity
Peering from the perspective of today, November 6, 2008, the future looks perilous. Political turmoil around the world coupled with global economic instability makes the options of: Optimism – expressed in wishful thinking, or Pessimism – expressed in...
by marshal | Sep 18, 2008 | Confession, Lessons Learned
In 1904 London-based Gresham Life Assurance Company began construction of its foreign headquarters, the Gresham Palace. This beautifully extravagant example of Art Nouveau architecture was located in the heart of Budapest, Hungary on the Danube River. However, the...
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 | Mar 27, 2008 | Confession, Lessons Learned
Everywhere I turn there seem to be smart people making foolish choices. What is happening? As I look more closely, foolish choices don’t seem to escape me either. Recent scandals have led television commentators to ask, “Why do people do bad and foolish...
by marshal | Feb 7, 2008 | Confession, Lessons Learned
Today is her birthday – my first born daughter. The day of her birth is still such a vivid memory. Gentle eyes and spirit that even now melt my heart with the words, "I love you Daddy." Amazingly in two days I will walk down the aisle to give her away...
by marshal | Oct 4, 2007 | Competence, Confession, Lessons Learned
Discouragement comes so quickly to me. Looking at the sad state of world affairs makes me wonder, “Is there any hope?” Staring daily at the pile on my desk representing important tasks can also cause me to wonder, “Is there any hope for...
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