by marshal | Nov 12, 2015 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
The world has always told me to strive. I listened. I studied hard through years of education and I have worked diligently all my life. Even the church encourages me to strive – in Bible reading, prayer and service. These are all good things. Yet striving in...
by marshal | Jun 4, 2015 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
"Many foreign students who come to the United States for their college education are affluent and privileged. This special status has numbed their spiritual appetites. Only when crisis comes, and it will, does the spiritual hunger return." This observation...
by marshal | Apr 30, 2015 | Gratefulness, Lessons Learned, Surrender
Are you like me – often whining about the circumstances of my life? Much like the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness, I ask the silly question “Where is God and why must I suffer? Take me back to Egypt.” During difficult personal,...
by marshal | Apr 16, 2015 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
Holding on requires letting go. For instance, in order to pick up my grandson, I must first put down the book that is in my hand. Grasping the things that matter in life requires releasing my grip on the things that don’t. This same concept applies to my journey...
by marshal | Mar 12, 2015 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Surrender
The story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Martha and Mary has often troubled me. Maybe that is because I identify with Martha. Being a type A, goal oriented person concerned with outcomes, impact and metrics, this story seems harsh on anyone trying to get...
by marshal | Feb 26, 2015 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
Why is God’s presence so important? Moses knew. He realized that he could not accomplish God’s purposes without God’s presence. In his incredible dialogue with God, Moses said that he would not go any further on his journey unless...
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