by marshal | Mar 17, 2004 | Lessons Learned, Positive Humor, Purity
I have always enjoyed playing golf. Getting out on the fairway helps me forget the troublesome issues of life. However, I play very infrequently, leaving my skill level woefully inadequate. I often find my golf ball hiding behind a tree, quietly waiting for me in high...
by marshal | Feb 4, 2004 | Integrity, Lessons Learned, Purity, Truth
"You are ready to fly on your own," my flight instructor said as he told me to land. He proceeded to get out of the plane and told me to take off again. My heart raced. Terror struck. My confidence was no where to be found. What was I doing? Had I made a...
by marshal | Nov 5, 2003 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Purity
Walking into the convenience store in the early morning reveals much about our world — scores of people with a mission to fill cups with their favorite flavored coffee, grab a donut or two, and maybe a pack of cigarettes to start the day. Multitudes of people...
by marshal | Oct 22, 2003 | Lessons Learned, Purity
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, I had the opportunity to explore Alcsuti Arboretum's forty hectares, located about 50 kilometers southwest of Budapest. As I wandered, I came upon a huge, beautiful tree that had been recently felled. Initially, I was shocked that...
by marshal | Oct 8, 2003 | Lessons Learned, Purity
As the light turned yellow, I stepped on the accelerator and sped through the intersection. My daughter, traveling with me, said, "Dad you will need to be careful driving in the town of Wayne. They have just installed cameras at intersections to catch people,...
by marshal | Sep 24, 2003 | Lessons Learned, Purity
The development of godly character is a desired end for all people who claim to follow Jesus. However, over the years I have learned the hard lesson that the process of character development involves pain, temptation, suffering and hard choices. I have come to expect...
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