by marshal | Feb 2, 2005 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
Philadelphia has waited too long for an American football championship. However, this coming Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. The excitement and energy expressed by Philadelphia fans is palpable. Buying a cup of...
by marshal | Dec 15, 2004 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
When growing up in the 1950's in the United States, Christmas time was full of Jesus. I would admire manger scenes in store windows, on church lawns and community areas. We even visited live manger scenes. Each year my family would carefully set up a crèche...
by marshal | Dec 1, 2004 | Confession, Lessons Learned, Priorities, Purity
I remember handing my report card to my parents when I was young. Sometimes it felt good; sometimes it didn't. Recently while reading my daughter's school progress report, I was reminded of my father's report card (that I still have) from his elementary...
by marshal | Nov 3, 2004 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Purity
His sweatshirt brought a smile to my face — "Rutgers University" emblazoned on the front. This young Kazakhstani university student who was a follower of Jesus had never ventured outside Kazakhstan yet somehow found a sweatshirt from a university near...
by marshal | Oct 13, 2004 | Lessons Learned, Positive Humor, Priorities
Recently I have had the opportunity to worry about issues related to my work and my family. Worry seems to come so naturally. Whenever I think negatively into the future, many "what ifs" emerge. These give me ample fuel to stoke my mind's imagination...
by marshal | Sep 22, 2004 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
As I was growing up, I did not dance. Flowing back and forth on the dance floor was not encouraged in my culture. Years later I have often found myself sitting at a table by the dance floor as a spectator at social events. Even with my wife's loving encouragement,...
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