by marshal | Jun 9, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Patience
I live feeling impatient, frustrated and constrained inside of time. God, on the other hand, works outside of time – a bit mind-bending since He is also always present with me in my “time zone”. With my limited mind, however, I can also see...
by marshal | Jun 2, 2016 | Attitude, Lessons Learned
In my college literature class I was taught to analyze the works of authors. At times, however, it seemed as if I was searching for and finding fault with literary giants. As a non-literary giant, this was humorous to me. In fact, if I could not find fault, my grade...
by marshal | May 26, 2016 | Humility, Lessons Learned, Love, Priorities
The opening paragraph in my car’s service manual says the following: Regularly maintaining your vehicle is the best way to protect your investment. Proper maintenance is essential to your safety and the safety of your passengers. It will also reward you with...
by marshal | May 19, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Listening, Priorities, Rest
Although I appreciate and enjoy the conveniences and information that technology provides, I see the insidious dangers. The following quotes are from the book Flickering Pixels: How Technology Shapes Your Faith. Unfortunately, the Information Age does...
by marshal | May 12, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Love, Self-Control
When it comes to the issue of abundance, my mind automatically shifts to thoughts of material possessions – money, houses, and cars. This is rather embarrassing. I would want people to believe that I might think of loftier things to accumulate, such as:...
by marshal | May 5, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Listening, Patience
My “meticulous-planning personality” helps me capture more time. Early in our marriage I naively thought that my wife, Pamela, could just fit into my schedule without any consultation. I quickly learned that doesn’t work. Could this possibly be the...
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