by marshal | Oct 20, 2016 | Fear, Lessons Learned, Priorities, Truth
How is it possible to not fear bad news? I just read today’s newspaper from top to bottom—bad news everywhere. The nations are in conflict. Racial tension is high. Politics has found a new low. Financial institutions cannot be trusted. Can it be that...
by marshal | Aug 4, 2016 | Lessons Learned, Truth
My thoughts and ideas have no meaning to others until they find full expression in clearly articulated words – written or spoken. I can respond to my thoughts but others cannot. Sometimes I find it difficult to express those thoughts with a clarity that others...
by marshal | Jul 7, 2016 | Forgiveness, Lessons Learned, Truth
As I listened to the story of his journey to Jesus, I was amazed by his nonchalant transparency. As a young boy, he came with his family to North America from an entirely different culture and religious tradition. He grew into an obedient, academically and...
by marshal | Feb 4, 2016 | Gratefulness, Lessons Learned, Priorities, Truth
But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. John 4:14 NLT The Source of Living Water is always near on my journey. But sometimes when the terrain becomes rugged, I look to satisfy my thirst in other places – all to no avail. Settling for...
by marshal | Jan 14, 2016 | Attitude, Lessons Learned, Listening, Love, Truth
The Christmas season has not ended for me as I continue to meditate on Immanuel – God with us. The fact that God is near has been a consuming thought for weeks. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be...
by marshal | Sep 24, 2015 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Truth
I used to think that hope was a feeling of expectation and desire for something good. For instance, as a young boy I hoped for ice cream after my Little League baseball games. This kind of hope was not always reliable. In growing up, trusting God and committing to...
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