Monthly Archives: August 2008
Skills on a Short Shelf
In a taxi ride to the Singapore airport, I met a taxi drive who claimed to have been a mechanic for Datsun “Z” race cars when he was a young man. (You know he had to be young, because they … Continue reading
Filed under Interpersonal, learning, Relationships
He Equips the Called
You might have heard the statement, “God doesn’t call the equipped; He equips the called.” It’s true. What use has God for someone who already knows all the answers? What use has He for someone who doesn’t need His help? … Continue reading
The Value of the Valley
In my last post, I talked about the valley that follows our mountain-top experiences. The valley is valuable to us in our walk with God. And not just valuable, essential. If your entire life was made up of mountain-tops, they … Continue reading
After the Mountain-top
I’m just returning from summer camp this year. Every year for the past ten years, I’ve gone to Texas in either June or July to participate in a camp for abused and neglected children. It’s always a mountain-top experience for … Continue reading
Filed under Challenges, christianity, expectations, overcoming obstacles, Religion, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality
In Search of Kong
I visited Indonesia this week and was met at the airport by a staff member from our local office. While we were waiting for the driver to arrive, we talked about some of the things Indonesia is known for. I … Continue reading
Filed under communication, funny, grace, humor, Interpersonal, Just for fun, Relationships
The Amazing Chinese Bamboo Plant
The Chinese Bamboo plant starts from a tiny seed. You plant the seed in the dirt, and you water the seed. Very little seems to happen the first year. Despite your efforts, only a tiny shoot pokes out of the … Continue reading
Filed under Change, christianity, expectations, Religion, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Teaching
Prayer Radar
Though most of the world doesn’t know it, we are in a spiritual war. Good battles Evil every day in the unseen realm to claim the territory of men’s and women’s hearts. Angels take their orders from the Almighty General, … Continue reading
He Gives Good Things
Ever made a deal with God? “God, if you’ll just do this, I promise…” I’ve done it, but I think it shows our lack of understanding about our relationship with Him. It’s not that God won’t take you up on … Continue reading
Filed under christianity, God's Will, grace, love, Religion, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, unconditional love
Every Trace
God wants us to remove every trace of sin from our lives, but sometimes we think that’s too hard. “We can’t get rid of all of it,” we rationalize. So we find excuses to go through that part of town. … Continue reading
Filed under Challenges, christianity, overcoming obstacles, Religion, sin, Spirituality
