by marshal | Jul 5, 2012 | Lessons Learned, Truth
In literature classes during my college days, I was taught to analyze the works of great authors. At times, however, it seemed as if I was encouraged to search for and find fault with literary giants. As a non-literary giant, this was humorous to me. I had not yet...
by marshal | Jun 14, 2012 | Lessons Learned, Truth
Years ago, late at night, a fistfight began just outside of my college dorm room. As I opened the door, I was surprised to see the president of the campus Peace Society with his fists flying. My mind wandered to his eloquent expressions of his passion for peace. I...
by marshal | Jun 7, 2012 | Lessons Learned, Truth
I grew up on a reservation in South Dakota, filled with resentment and anger toward the white man." These were the words of a man sitting next to me at a banquet. He shared with me that even in the midst of his anger God had brought him into a relationship with...
by marshal | May 31, 2012 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship, Truth
I asked my wife, Pamela, "So how did I do on the telephone?" Her response pierced me to the heart. "Not so well if you are trying to follow Jesus." I had been on the telephone for three hours with airline personnel in the midst of a snowstorm...
by marshal | Oct 20, 2011 | Lessons Learned, Truth
Walking the manicured cemetery of St. Peter's Anglican Church (St. Albans, United Kingdom) quieted my spirit. Graves of departed saints surrounded the entire church. Their headstones shared departing thoughts: "Entered into rest"...
by marshal | Sep 29, 2011 | Lessons Learned, Truth
I am always looking for deep spiritual truths in great teachings or spectacular events. However, I rarely look for valuable lessons awaiting me in the mundane of life. Pearls of wisdom often elude me as I hurriedly pass through the simple routines of daily living...
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