The Joy of Wonder

by | Sep 20, 2007 | Confession, Lessons Learned

I just returned from an afternoon walk in the woods near my office. The cobwebs in my brain were cleared by an encounter with the majesty of God's creation. A monarch butterfly flew into my path, soon to be joined by other butterflies. The delicacy of design and...

Brokenness

by | Aug 2, 2007 | Confession, Lessons Learned

I walked into the fitness center, reached for the remote control to the television and found it broken. Frustration gripped me. I want whatever is broken repaired immediately — broken arms, broken electronics, and even broken emotions. How unrealistic! Certainly...

Teachable

by | Apr 26, 2007 | Competence, Confession, Lessons Learned

Writing a Lesson this week has been hard…I just don’t feel in the mood to learn. When my children were young my wife and I spoke of teachable moments. I am sure this week has brought some of those teachable moments; I just didn’t recognize them. So I...

Joyful competition?

by | Mar 1, 2007 | Confession, Lessons Learned, Priorities

Competition – the rivalry for supremacy is a great joy to me. Whether a basketball game or a golf match…winning is everything – is it not?! But the joy is oh so brief. Then I must move on to the next competition – so much effort for a few...

In Bondage to SEND & RECEIVE

by | Sep 28, 2006 | Confession, Lessons Learned

Early in the morning, my computer beckons – SEND/RECEIVE. As I seek to start my day with a good physical workout and quiet moments with God my computer seems to call even more loudly SEND & RECEIVE. The struggle begins. Who will win? My computer or me? A...

SPIRITUAL APGAR

by | Sep 21, 2006 | Confession, Lessons Learned

My friend just sent a proud announcement for the birth of his daughter. The email contained the usual – her name, weight, and length. Also included was her excellent APGAR score. "APGAR score?" some of you might ask.  APGAR scoring is a...