by marshal | Sep 12, 2013 | Importance, Lessons Learned
I love reading daily newspapers to keep abreast of the current affairs of the world. In addition, sports scores and summaries bring me great pleasure. In reading from the world's point of view and in my desire to be relevant, danger can be lurking — becoming...
by marshal | Jun 6, 2013 | Importance, Lessons Learned, Priorities
Why play a game not intending to win? Why engage in business not planning to be successful? I have worked hard trying to succeed. But is that God's goal for me? God never called me to success. Rather He has called me to faithfulness that, in turn, yields fruit....
by marshal | Mar 7, 2013 | Importance, Lessons Learned, Truth
"You are so smart when it comes to things that aren't important." These words spoken by the wife of a friend made me wonder where this might apply to me. Many things interest me. But some are not worthy of the time they consume. So how do I decide what...
by marshal | Nov 15, 2012 | Importance, Lessons Learned, Love
Spreading manure was a job I actually enjoyed while working on a farm as a boy. I know you think I am crazy, but I didn’t even mind the smell. Fertilizer is important but rarely appreciated. It contains much needed potassium nitrogen, phosphorus and trace...
by marshal | Jun 28, 2012 | Importance, Lessons Learned, Priorities
Everyone is a follower. A speaker once told me that even leaders are followers. The critical issue is asking the question, "Who or what am I following?" Increasingly, people have begun to refer to themselves as followers of Jesus rather than Christians. I am...
by marshal | Sep 8, 2011 | Importance, Lessons Learned
Thoughts about family, work and life often cascade through my mind. As a result, I occasionally find myself arriving home and not remembering how I got there. Not a good or safe way to operate a car – not paying attention. The same situation, at times, occurs...
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