by marshal | Oct 22, 2015 | Lessons Learned
Regrets come in many flavors: 1. Some regrets require my repentance. I must do so. 2. Some regrets are caused by circumstances beyond my control. I must let go. 3. Some regrets are about risks and sacrifices not made. These intrigue me. The story of William Borden has...
by marshal | Oct 15, 2015 | Lessons Learned
Never in my lifetime have I had more time-saving devices, yet I don’t seem to have enough time. How can that be? Never in my lifetime have I had so many technological tools to aid my communication process, yet the clarity, depth and warmth of my communication...
by marshal | Oct 8, 2015 | Lessons Learned
Physical activity is a daily part of my life. I enjoy the discipline of “working out." It fits my personality that loves to complete a to-do list. However, when I apply this “to-do list mentality” to my spiritual life I often fall short....
by marshal | Oct 1, 2015 | Lessons Learned
I used to think that love was a “balance between grace and truth” – as if they could be separated. Sometimes, I communicate with EITHER grace OR truth but not both. The result – harshness, hurt and harm – not Christ-like...
by marshal | Sep 24, 2015 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Truth
I used to think that hope was a feeling of expectation and desire for something good. For instance, as a young boy I hoped for ice cream after my Little League baseball games. This kind of hope was not always reliable. In growing up, trusting God and committing to...
by marshal | Sep 17, 2015 | Lessons Learned
God tells me that the invisible is as real as the visible. As a scientist I struggle to believe in things I cannot see, touch or measure. But the invisible is actually very real and is the essence of my faith. Living a life of faith means not knowing where I am going...
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