As we enter a new year a common desire is that we want our lives to be fruitful. We want to be productive and make a contribution to those around us. In John 15 Jesus gives a beautiful picture of… Continue Reading →
There is an African proverb that says, “If you want to travel fast, go alone. If you want to travel far, go with others.” For those of you with traveling with young children you know you don’t go anywhere fast… Continue Reading →
Here is a list of the top ten blog posts as determined by you the reader: 10. Lost Something in Translation 9. Surprised by Grace 8. Comforts Zones and Learning 7. Nuggets from the Summit 6. The Little Book of… Continue Reading →
I recently read How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough. A fascinating concept that Tough describes in this book is the research of Angela Duckworth on the topic of “Grit”. Grit may be… Continue Reading →
What is the greatest Christmas gift you’ve ever received? Was it an official “Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle” with a compass in the stock? Perhaps it was a special memory of being with a loved one after… Continue Reading →
Yesterday morning as I was heading to the gym for an early morning workout I saw a breathtaking red sunrise. I greeted the lady who works at the front desk at the gym and told her about the beautiful sunrise… Continue Reading →
All of encounter adversity in our lives – no one can escape it. What causes some people to bounce back from difficulties while others become overwhelmed? The dictionary defines resilience as follows, 1. The power or ability to return to… Continue Reading →
The horrific school shooting in the small town of Newtown, Connecticut seems inconceivable. How could someone kill young children? The sad reality is that evil knows no boundaries. With prescient insight Dostoevsky in The Brothers Karamazov reveals this truth. The… Continue Reading →
“The Best Question Ever” is the name of a book by Andy Stanley. Your initial reaction may be that’s a rather audacious statement. You may be thinking, “Perhaps he has a really great question but can he really make the… Continue Reading →
As you look at the lives of famous people you may think “I could never be like that.” Bestselling author Robert Greene would most likely disagree with that statement. Greene has spent years studying highly successful people and has discovered… Continue Reading →
The Enchanted Wood by Ruth Sanderson is a classic “Quest” motif in which the protagonist encounters a significant challenge that must be overcome to reach the goal. Years ago I read this book to my children and I can still… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of the number 25,550? Some of you may be thinking that’s the amount of calories consumed by a typical American male on Thanksgiving day – actually that number would probably be too… Continue Reading →
Cicero has said, “A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues.” We often consider our circumstances as the basis for our thankfulness. Therefore, if our circumstances are going well then we can… Continue Reading →
As war is raging in the Middle East and as America is facing a fiscal cliff, you may not have realized the ground breaking news that we are facing the end of an era. The Hostess company has announced that they are filing… Continue Reading →
All of us have experienced disappointment in our lives – it’s part of the price we pay for living in a fallen world. Yet, it is still painful and frustrating. This week I have faced a major disappointment and I’ve been pondering, “How could… Continue Reading →
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