by marshal | Sep 20, 2012 | 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 | Sep 6, 2012 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
"Dad, this conversation is not about you!" These words lovingly whispered in my ear by my daughter caused me to stop in my tracks. I had been caught once again talking about myself and not listening to others. How easy to believe that "it's all...
by marshal | Aug 23, 2012 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
A friend recently recounted the story of his great grandparents' generosity. During the great depression, their small town in Ohio was in great need. Believing that God had provided abundantly for them, they gave away their wealth to save the town. A monument...
by marshal | Aug 16, 2012 | Lessons Learned, Purity, Surrender
When I clean the kitchen floor, I first go to the closet to get the bucket. I often find that my bucket has miscellaneous items in it and dirt at the bottom that has mysteriously appeared since the last time I used it. So my first job is to empty and clean the bucket...
by marshal | Jun 23, 2011 | Lessons Learned, Surrender, Truth
Television shows such as Bones and NCSI have made medical autopsy common viewing. An autopsy is an inspection and dissection of a body after death to help determine the true cause of death. During an autopsy the hidden is made known. For instance, lungs examined...
by marshal | Jun 9, 2011 | Lessons Learned, Surrender, Truth
I have never liked the idea of being controlled by anyone or anything. I must confess I get testy when I even perceive I'm not in the driver's seat. I want to be in control. The idea of being yoked in any way seems oppressive to me. Certainly there are yokes...
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