by marshal | Sep 1, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
A debate is in progress in academic circles about the dangers of multi-tasking—Is it harmful to my well-being, to my productivity and to my tranquility? As an emergency physician, my ability to perform my duties required multi-tasking. However, there...
by marshal | Aug 25, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
Often my life seems to mirror those of Jesus’ disciples—rowing in a boat against a storm. The storms of life—physical, relational, financial, work issues—so consume me that I am often filled with fear. My judgment (decision making) in the midst...
by marshal | Aug 18, 2016 | Attitude, Gratefulness, Gratitude, Lessons Learned, Self-Control
Not having enough is certainly a problem. A lack of food, money or medicine can be life-threatening and is experienced by many around the world. “Not enough” is a major problem in much of the world. What about us who have too much? As I push myself...
by marshal | Aug 11, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Purity
Miscalculating my ability to resist the subtle influences of the world around me can result in not-so-subtle negative outcomes in my life. I am called to be in the world but not of the world. So what are my choices when the world’s sin and wickedness crowd in on...
by marshal | Aug 4, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Truth
My thoughts and ideas have no meaning to others until they find full expression in clearly articulated words – written or spoken. I can respond to my thoughts but others cannot. Sometimes I find it difficult to express those thoughts with a clarity that others...
by marshal | Jul 28, 2016 | Family, Identity, Lessons Learned, Love
How I view myself – my identity – is shaped by my early childhood development, education, vocational life, family life, and church and ministry experiences. Blessing and heartbreak in each of these areas are intertwined with my identity. All have played...
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