by marshal | Dec 4, 2014 | Holidays, Lessons Learned, Stewardship
Not having enough is certainly a problem. A lack of food, money or medicine can be life-threatening and is experienced by many around the world. Much is being done to solve the social issues of “not enough.” However, as I pushed myself away from...
by marshal | Oct 9, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Stewardship
Is there any way to describe the pace of modern life other than – crazy busy? We live in a 24 hour society with non-stop opportunity to eat, drink and be entertained. I need more discipline than ever to rest and find solitude. As always Jesus provides a model...
by marshal | Sep 25, 2014 | Competence, Lessons Learned, Love, Stewardship
Collecting has always been a part of my nature. As a boy, I used my paper route earnings to collect coins and antiques. Books and papers were cherished and accumulated in piles. Throwing things away has always been hard. This has been an annoyance for those who have...
by marshal | Jul 10, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship, Surrender
I have never joyfully written a check for taxes. However, this is not a new phenomenon. I doubt the Egyptians enjoyed paying taxes on their cooking oil. The Greeks surely did not enjoy paying taxes to wage wars but amazingly received refunds when excess was raised....
by marshal | Jun 12, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
Spreading manure was a job I actually enjoyed while working on a farm as a boy. I know you think I am crazy, but I didn’t even mind the smell. Fertilizer is important but rarely appreciated. It contains much needed potassium nitrogen, phosphorus and trace...
by marshal | Jun 5, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
My mother taught me to write thank you notes, but I was never good at it. I saw it as a chore. Maybe this attitude revealed the true state of my heart – not so thankful. Its roots were found in my expectations and sense of entitlement. Ungratefulness focused on...
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