by marshal | Oct 19, 2017 | Attitude, Family, Gratefulness, Gratitude, Identity
Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 NIV The reality of this thought empowers me in many ways. I am an heir and joint-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17). I have an inheritance that will...
by marshal | Mar 16, 2017 | Gratefulness, Lessons Learned, Love
I love the words to the hymn “Fill My Cup, Lord”. Like the woman at the well, I was seeking For things that could not satisfy. And then I heard my Savior speaking, “Draw from My well that never shall run dry.” Fill my cup, Lord; I lift it up,...
by marshal | Feb 16, 2017 | Gratefulness, Lessons Learned, Surrender
Identity answers the question, “Who am I?” My identity is often defined by: the groups or communities to which I belong the roles that I play the work that I do the problems that I have. What if my primary identity rested in the acceptance of that which is...
by marshal | Nov 17, 2016 | Gratefulness, Humility, Lessons Learned, Thanksgiving
After such a contentious election season in the United States, I am left fatigued and struggling with a wide range of emotions. How should I as a follower of Jesus respond? Barry C. Black, Chaplain of the US Senate says it well in Christianity Today...
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 | Mar 16, 2016 | Gratefulness, Lessons Learned, Listening, Surrender
Our boss caught us loafing! We always worked hard in his presence, but sometimes we were not as diligent in our work when he wasn’t around – the true confessions of my work experience on a farm! Presence, at times, makes a difference. Just as my...
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