by marshal | Jan 26, 2017 | Lessons Learned, Listening, Rest
I must be so carefuI. I find myself filling my mind with stuff that, when pondered, leave me with anxiety, fear or anger. Today’s 24/7 information-filled society is my excuse. Television, the internet and even my smart phone flood my mind with messages. However,...
by marshal | Sep 22, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Listening
At times on my journey with Jesus it has been difficult to discern what God is calling me to do. Actually the call of God is quite simple. Jesus most often expressed it in two words, “Follow me”. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you,...
by marshal | Sep 15, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Listening
My willingness to be open and teachable determines the path of my life journey. What I learn is influenced by where I turn for answers and to whom I listen. The WHO is often as important as the WHAT in learning. Early in my teenage years my mother and father...
by marshal | Jun 30, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Listening, Rest
While living in Hungary, through an amazing set of circumstances, the President of Hungary made himself available for a 30 minute one-on-one appointment with me. Obviously I made myself available. What could have been more important in my regular schedule than a visit...
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 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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