You know, when it comes to daily living (in our health, spiritual journey, intelligence, or physical conditioning), we need to always keep a conscious check on our progress. We become so easily distracted with the “little things” no matter how big they may seem. We fail to keep the bigger picture in mind – which [...]
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I Think . . ., Therefore I Am . . . –
Life Lessons from Tragedy
How much time do we waste worrying about things that don’t really matter? Too much – I know. How much time do we blow wishing we’d done something differently, worrying about yesterday or what the future may hold in store for us? What a waste of time and energy! This leads to me ponder the death of Natasha Richardson.
The Intimacy of Tested Faith
One of my favorite daily devotional books (as it has been for years) is Oswald Chambers’, My Utmost for His Highest, given to me by my Great Aunt Jo some 20 years ago upon starting college. The depth with which Oswald Chambers writes about the Christian faith is unparalleled to that of any modern day [...]
3 Crucial Steps to Keep Your Life on Track
I woke up this morning with the following on my mind and in my heart. I felt it important to share with you. It may seem simple in light of my usual longer blogs, but the profound nature of this scripture can and will change a life . . . “Praise the LORD Give thanks [...]
Check Your Filter – Know the Truth & Live in Freedom
Many times, small decisions can have big consequences. Living without understanding, moving beyond boundaries, operating without knowing the truth, making choices without conviction – all can get you into trouble. Up front and out loud, let me get straight to the point – Look before you leap! Watch your step! Guard your heart! There, enough [...]
I Think . . ., Therefore I Am . . . –
Cogito Ergo Sum
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Descartes wrote it long ago – this philosophical statement designed to describe how the very act of thinking indicates the existence of self. Many quote it today, myself included, almost in jest as a means to sound like an erudite. In my estimation the statement, “cogito ergo sum – I think, therefore I am” is [...]
Begin Each Day with the End in Sight
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An Exercise in Visualization to Gain Perspective and Achieve Goals Sometimes in the midst of life, we tend to become overwhelmed with the difficulties of the moment, to the point of being paralyzed with fear and confusion. Perhaps this is the case with you. Maybe all you see right now are problems and not solutions [...]
Choose to Change, Trust God and Take Flight – Overcoming Difficulty in Life
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If you want conscious, positive change in your life, it has to begin with you. Open your mind and imagine a bird prior to flight. A bird cannot fly until it lifts its wings and slices the air, moving them with a downward thrust to propel its body skyward. Yes, there are a series of [...]
Improve Your Life – Change Your Paradigm
In the midst of my dealings with people, I find that those who commonly have major problems are often trying to follow two or more different philosophies at once. Let me explain. As we mature, we all struggle (consciously or not) to find the right paradigm by which to live our lives. In case you [...]
How the 23rd Psalm Can Apply to Me
Over the years, I’m sure almost everyone has heard the 23rd Psalm at a funeral or quoted in church or posted somewhere. In fact, many have dedicated this great Psalm to memory, including myself. But I wonder how many of us have truly examined it to see how it might apply to our lives in [...]
