by marshal | Mar 30, 2017 | Lessons Learned, Love
Glimpse – a momentary or partial view. Our family lived in Budapest, Hungary for seven wonderful years. In that time we were barely able to mine the riches of that wonderful country. Recently a variety of friends have visited Budapest for a day or two. Many of...
by marshal | Mar 16, 2017 | Gratefulness, Lessons Learned, Love
I love the words to the hymn “Fill My Cup, Lord”. Like the woman at the well, I was seeking For things that could not satisfy. And then I heard my Savior speaking, “Draw from My well that never shall run dry.” Fill my cup, Lord; I lift it up,...
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...
by marshal | May 26, 2016 | Humility, Lessons Learned, Love, Priorities
The opening paragraph in my car’s service manual says the following: Regularly maintaining your vehicle is the best way to protect your investment. Proper maintenance is essential to your safety and the safety of your passengers. It will also reward you with...
by marshal | May 12, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Love, Self-Control
When it comes to the issue of abundance, my mind automatically shifts to thoughts of material possessions – money, houses, and cars. This is rather embarrassing. I would want people to believe that I might think of loftier things to accumulate, such as:...
by marshal | Apr 7, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Love, Prayer
Does it feel like the end of the world is coming? What am I to do? Horde my money? Vote for someone who I think will solve my problems? The apostle Peter, near the end of his life, suggested that my “to-do” list at times like this...
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