Ahhh Spring. Even the word brings a smile. We can shake off the boots and heavy coats and feel the warmth of the sun instead. Such bliss… until winter does its thing and hammers us at least one more time. But we know now that spring hasn’t left us and will return. This is […]
This is not a ‘duh’ statement because we sometimes forget and attempt to do more than what is within our sphere of influence, ability. Typically the only thing we experience is frustration. We tend to forget that we can’t ‘fix’ everything – and we aren’t asked to. Sometimes we get derailed because we are
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The answer should be – ministry. Of course that needs defining. But when you look at you, is your outstretched hand open to give, open to receive, closed but empty, closed guarding what you have? How do you define ‘ministry’ for yourself in your life? Or is that you relegate this only to the
Blasphemy!? Of course. But does the thought lurk at the back of one’s mind? …especially in those times, cases when it really isn’t something that we can ‘fix’. Or, in the big issues in the world that seem to be beyond our ability to have any direct influence. It would be my contention that
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We all are. Being imperfect is not the issue – dealing with being imperfect is! There was a thoughtful post on Facebook that said: “There’s no need to be perfect to inspire others. Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.” The ‘author’ of this quote is unknown, but the
Do you know what the enemy uses against you? If you don’t, how can you defend yourself? Simply ignoring doesn’t work – you need to defeat him in every area of your life about which he torments you. I think that he uses our greatest ‘fear’ in terms of how we are as Christians.
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We see in many places the word, default, to designate the manner, method or management of (fill in the blank). One can always revert to the default, if you get into a predicament such as changing (whatever) on your computer. It’s a kind of ‘get home free’ card. But does this work in relationships?
Definition (mine): operating on ‘numb’ is going through the motions, knowing what’s happening around you but later, realizing you were not engaged though you managed to do what was ‘necessary’. Long definition but I felt I needed a more thorough description for you to understand what I am saying. Point – do you find
I must admit that I do get a bit of dissing about being organized. Not too sure why. I do know that ‘some’ have said that being organized, planning ahead limits creativity and enjoying the serendipitous opportunities. To whit I reply – hogwash! Being prepared doesn’t mean that you don’t experience creative and serendipity
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Looking at yourself right now… in the world you live – is this who you thought you’d be? Are you doing what you thought you’d be doing? Have/Are you fulfilling your promise, potential? Do you think your parents, close friends, and relatives believe what you’ve become is who you are? What about the Lord?
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
