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...
by marshal | Mar 10, 2016 | Humility, Lessons Learned, Patience
The song “Change my heart, O Lord; make me ever new” is occasionally sung in my prayers much differently, “Change my life circumstances, O Lord; make me more comfortable.” It would seem so much simpler for the difficult situations of my life to...
by marshal | Mar 3, 2016 | Identity, Integrity, Lessons Learned, Priorities
I used to enjoy teaching resident doctors the art of medicine – how to communicate to patients, showing them kindness and compassion. However, this caused me to pause when I considered my heart and conduct at home. Lecturing is easy; living it is difficult....
by marshal | Feb 25, 2016 | Forgiveness, Integrity, Lessons Learned, Priorities, Service, Stewardship
"I grew up on a reservation in South Dakota, filled with resentment and anger toward the white man." These were the words of a man sitting next to me at a banquet. He shared with me that even in the midst of his anger God had brought him into a relationship...
by marshal | Feb 18, 2016 | Family, Identity, Importance, Lessons Learned, Rest
I say to myself, The Lord is my inheritance, therefore, I will hope in him. Lamentations 3:25 NLT Reading this Scripture reminds me of the preamble to my grandfather’s will. I thought you might enjoy reading it. Full text reads: To Proceed, my last will...
by marshal | Feb 11, 2016 | Humility, Lessons Learned, Love, Stewardship
Life is difficult! At times nothing seems easy. In fact, it can become drudgery – menial tasks, the toils of everyday life, the pain and the “why me” situations. Yet I read that …the joy of the LORD is your strength.(Nehemiah 8:10...
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