by marshal | Jun 14, 2007 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Stewardship
On a trip to Central Asia, I met a wonderful man who had been born and raised in Afghanistan. His story captivated me. From a practicing Muslim family, he had discovered the claims of Jesus while in university in the Middle East. He made the incredibly difficult...
by marshal | Jun 7, 2007 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Stewardship
The elegant remnants of the architecture and sculptured buildings of Eastern Europe left a great impression on me when visiting in 1990. These edifices had survived the bombs of World Wars I and II and the wear and tear of 50 years of communism. Graffiti had not come...
by marshal | Oct 26, 2006 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
Freedom of choice, a politically charged phrase, comes laden with dangers rarely considered. In his book, The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis, Leon Kass says that man’s opportunity for choice often ends in "the ability to make himself miserable."...
by marshal | Aug 16, 2006 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
Much that has happened (or not happened) in my life has taught me that a life without discipline is a life full of regret. Corrective training for a goal, whether in school, sports or work, requires "sweat" in one form or another. Many notable people have...
by marshal | Aug 2, 2006 | Lessons Learned, Purity, Stewardship
"What did they take? How much did they take? When did they take it? Have they vomited?" Many parents with a child who had ingested a possible poison — some pills, poisonous plants or other toxins — have heard these questions. If it is...
by marshal | Jul 19, 2006 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Stewardship
Since the year 2000, investing in the stock market has created an uncertainty for many. Anxiety can become almost palpable for some of us as we place our hard earned money into stocks, bonds, mutual funds or other investments. The risks can be haunting in the middle...
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