Don’t Forget to Breathe
A few weeks ago I ran into an evening bible study class breathless. I had been on time, but a man was outside of the church asking where he was supposed to go and he didn’t speak English, so I had spent
Category: Motivation
Multitasking and the Art of Fear (or, Love the One You’re With)
I used to think I was a great multitasker. As I’ve been writing this article, I’ve done around 6 work-related texts and laundry (and removed my cat from the keyboard several times). Modern conveniences have made this possible. In the past, I
The Many Possibilities in Disappointment
In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free.The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate
Powered by the People
“I just don’t understand why all churches aren’t doing this,” my friend said the other night when we were having dinner and solving the problems of the world. We have been reading a book together by Bill Hybels, pastor of Willow Creek
Can I Have Some Rejection, Please?
Failure is an opportunity, not a stop sign! Rejection. No one likes it, but some are more afraid of it than others. I’ve had to come to terms with this a lot recently, because I’m learning how to do sales calls for Gathering.
Serve Like Jesus Did
SERVING IN THE WAY JESUS SERVED IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THINK, AND IT’S ALSO EASIER THAN YOU THINK. HERE ARE SOME WHYS AND HOW TO’S. One of the things that God wants us to do as Christians is to “go forth
Our Attitude, Our Choice – Be the Difference!
It seems as though people are getting really angry lately. We see it in our politics, in the way people drive, and in the way people talk about others. We see Facebook rants against people who we don’t even know and we’re
Soul Searching
I haven’t written in awhile. I don’t think it’s because I don’t have anything to say, rather I think I have too much to say, which can be overwhelming. Plus some of what I may say may tick some people off, but
Quit Cryin’ and Start Tryin’
Sometimes we get stuck in a place where we don’t want to be, and we believe we have no options other than to remain stuck. We may have unfulfilled goals and dreams – dreams of a new career, goals to write that novel, or the desire to learn to play a
Life Through A Rose-Colored Lens
We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses. Abraham Lincoln A few days ago I was enjoying my garden – reading, relaxing and taking the occasional photograph with my new camera. Suddenly I looked above my