by marshal | Nov 20, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Purity, Surrender
Miscalculating my ability to resist the subtle influences of the world around me can result in not-so-subtle negative outcomes in my life. I am called to be in the world but not of the world. So what are my choices when the world’s sin and wickedness crowd...
by marshal | Aug 7, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
Recently my cardiologist assessed my heart by: Listening for sounds that tell him how well my heart and heart valves are functioning. Checking for swelling of my ankles and listening to my lungs for any evidence of fluid ...
by marshal | Jul 17, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Surrender
Society's message that acknowledging weakness is not a good strategy often resonated with me. Power and control seemed more desirable. In fact, during college a peer gave me this advice, "As you lead, don't ever show your weakness." Unfortunately at...
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 | Dec 25, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
One of the many accounts within the Christmas story that I especially like is when Mary visits Elizabeth. Scripture says that John the Baptist, still a baby in the womb, "leaped" when he heard Mary's greeting to Elizabeth. Seems a little far-fetched but...
by marshal | Oct 10, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
I have just finished a wonderful week filled with specific answers to prayer. Praise God. I am filled with gratitude. Even so I find myself awake at 3 am borrowing future worries for present consumption. How can this be? God has proven Himself faithful and yet again I...
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