by marshal | Feb 4, 2016 | Gratefulness, Lessons Learned, Priorities, Truth
But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. John 4:14 NLT The Source of Living Water is always near on my journey. But sometimes when the terrain becomes rugged, I look to satisfy my thirst in other places – all to no avail. Settling for...
by marshal | Jan 28, 2016 | Attitude, Lessons Learned, Listening
Life lessons can be found in unusual places. For instance, Jesus while walking with his disciples said, Now learn a lesson from a fig tree. . . Mark 13:28 NLT As Donald Grey Barnhouse used to say, “All of life illustrates Biblical truth.” ...
by marshal | Jan 21, 2016 | Confession, Family, Lessons Learned, Listening, Love
On Christmas Eve day my mother went home to be with the Lord. She was a wonderful mother. Her presence in my life helped to shape who I am today and I am grateful. But mixed with gratitude and joy is that deep, deep sorrow. God has provided an answer for times such as...
by marshal | Jan 14, 2016 | Attitude, Lessons Learned, Listening, Love, Truth
The Christmas season has not ended for me as I continue to meditate on Immanuel – God with us. The fact that God is near has been a consuming thought for weeks. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be...
by marshal | Dec 17, 2015 | Holidays, Lessons Learned
When we first moved to Hungary in 1996, I shopped in small local stores. Budapest changed as malls and "mega-stores" took over. These changes reflected the notion that "bigger is better." I missed those small stores and the people in them. Small...
by marshal | Dec 10, 2015 | Lessons Learned
I like to dress in style. However, I learned as a teenaged boy that I could not keep up with changing fashions. So I decided on a particular style and have stuck with it for 50 years – khakis, sweater vests and button-down shirts. Interestingly, with the...
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