Monthly Archives: May 2008
The Deep Yes
Martin Luther once said, “We must sense the deep yes beneath the no.” He was talking about God’s responses to our prayers, because he recognized that God often says “no” when He means “yes.” Before you think I’m accusing God … Continue reading
Filed under God's Will, overcoming obstacles, Religion, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality
Don’t Quarrel on the Way!
In the book of Genesis, there is the incredible story of Joseph. His father’s favorite child, Joseph was hated by his ten older brothers. One day, they threw him in a pit and then sold him into slavery. Joseph was … Continue reading
Filed under christianity, Church, evangelism, God's Will, Interpersonal, love, Relationships, Religion, Spirituality
The Pressure of Perfect
Have you ever seen an unbeaten sports team go out and lose to the worst team in the league? Sometimes this happens because of the pressure of perfect. It’s hard to be good all the time. The pressure builds as … Continue reading
Filed under Challenges, Change, christianity, Religion, self-image, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality
Marco….Polo!
My wife and I have a funny (funny-strange, not funny-ha ha) game that we play. Whenever I seem distant, distracted or irritable, she’ll come by and say, “I love you.” It sounds like a statement, but it’s really a question. … Continue reading
Filed under christianity, communication, Interpersonal, marriage, Relationships
Man and the Moon
I was taking a walk the other day, and I noticed how bright the moon was. (“How bright was it?”) It was so bright that it had a giant ring of reflected light around it. It was pumping some serious … Continue reading
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What’s In a Name?
Tommy Lasorda, former manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, tells the story of a skinny, new pitcher he had in the Dodgers’ minor league system. He had an accurate and powerful arm, but he lacked a strong, competitive personality. Lasorda … Continue reading
Filed under christianity, Pygmalion Effect, self-image, Spirituality
Walking With God: A Dramedy
[MICHAEL and GOD enter. They are walking together....sort of. MICHAEL is in front.] MICHAEL: “Hey, God. Where are we going? It sure is taking a long time.” GOD: “I’ll show you when it’s time. You’re not ready yet.” MICHAEL: [Flash … Continue reading
Filed under christianity, faith, God's Will, heart, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, submission
Stand and Deliver
Jaime Escalante, a Physics and Mathematics teacher from Bolivia, emigrated to the United States in 1964. Although he spoke no English at the time, he enrolled at the Pasedena City College in California and studied until he earned a degree … Continue reading
Filed under christianity, expectations, Goals, leadership, Pygmalion Effect, Teaching
