It’s become common lately for people to speak about “their truth.” I consider truth a synonym for reality, so it sounds strange to hear someone say, “This is my truth.” Of course, all of us have different backgrounds and experiences, but it’s dangerous when our subjective views determine what is real for us, regardless of […]
Week 42 Application |
Week 41 Application |
Everyday Discipleship
At times, growth seems almost effortless.The other day a friend of mine rescued a baby rabbit. She’s been feeding it with an eye-dropper, and the bunny gets noticeably bigger every day. The rose bushes in front of my house burst into bloom on warm summer days with minimal support from me. My 2-year-old granddaughter’s body […]
Week 40 Application |
Ministering in the Night
Are you a morning person or a night owl? Are you more productive during the daylight hours, or after the sun goes down? A college roommate of mine liked to get up early to study, while I preferred staying up into the wee hours of the night. Sometimes I went to bed about the same time […]
Week 39 Application |
The G.M.
What do the initials G.M. bring to your mind? The automaker General Motors? A key in my pocket has G.M. engraved on it. It’s a Grand Master that will open most doors in the building. In the realms of industry and professional sports, G.M. stands for General Manager. An article in the Harvard Business Review […]
Week 38 Application |
Who Do You Think You Are?
Who are you, really? It’s an important question. Your self-image is a lump of clay molded by many factors. When you’re a child, your parents shape how you view yourself. In school, other students brand you popular or unpopular, cool or uncool, a nerd or a jock. In the workplace, it’s tempting to measure your […]
