by marshal | Dec 12, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
A colleague of mine often begins his emails with the phrase "The purpose of this email…". This simple direct approach to communication helps me focus as I read his message. This morning sitting down with my cup of coffee to spend time with God, I asked...
by marshal | Sep 5, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
I am tired! Recent medical issues coupled with much international travel and ministry have left me spent in body, mind and spirit. Both my human inclinations and my personality dictate that I press on into my many responsibilities, ignoring my need for rest. The wise...
by marshal | Aug 15, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
A recent trip to Tennessee had a specific purpose…to raise funds for the ministry of International Health Services. I used my Global Positioning System (GPS) to get where I needed to go. Serving as my navigator, my friend Gábor entered each new...
by marshal | Aug 1, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
As a third year medical student on the obstetrical service, I spent much time studying childbirth — attending lectures and observing multiple deliveries. Yet knowledge and even observation paled in comparison to the actual hands-on experience. I can still taste...
by marshal | Jun 6, 2013 | Importance, Lessons Learned, Priorities
Why play a game not intending to win? Why engage in business not planning to be successful? I have worked hard trying to succeed. But is that God's goal for me? God never called me to success. Rather He has called me to faithfulness that, in turn, yields fruit....
by marshal | Mar 21, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
Finding rest for my body, mind and spirit is not so easy for me. Not only do I fail to rest well on vacation but I fail to engage in moments of rest throughout a busy day — disengaging from the task at hand. Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz, sports psychologists,...
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