by marshal | Jul 23, 2009 | Lessons Learned, Purity
My traveling companion's luggage revealed the depth of his experience…a small bag for two weeks in Russia and Kyrgyzstan. I asked him to share his strategy for traveling so lightly. He said, "I take everything out of my bag after each trip. If I did not...
by marshal | Jun 4, 2009 | Lessons Learned, Love, Purity
As a young boy, visits from my maternal grandparents were infrequent but much anticipated. After they visited, I could count on one of my friends saying, "Who was with you on Saturday, they looked like Amish!!" My grandparents were godly people for whom part...
by marshal | May 14, 2009 | Lessons Learned, Purity
“I think for Bob to stay in bed is not the easiest”. These words were emailed from a friend to my wife just after my surgery, suggesting that I do not rest well. On the outside that may appear to be true. My personality coupled with my deep love of work...
by marshal | Feb 19, 2009 | Lessons Learned, Purity
Is it possible? Contentment in the midst of financial crisis. Peace in the midst of medical catastrophe. Bravery in the midst of a dangerous situation. Tough times test what's inside this jar of clay I call my body. What I actually believe about God is revealed by...
by marshal | Feb 12, 2009 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Purity, Truth
The incredible noise and frenetic activity was intoxicating. My wife, Pamela, and I were at the Hungarian Grand Prix time trials. Trying to pick the winners of each time trial was fun as my wife chose by the color and design of the car and I chose by the driver....
by marshal | Nov 6, 2008 | Confession, Lessons Learned, Purity
Peering from the perspective of today, November 6, 2008, the future looks perilous. Political turmoil around the world coupled with global economic instability makes the options of: Optimism – expressed in wishful thinking, or Pessimism – expressed in...
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