Kindness
I was running late for work, stuck in traffic, and racing against the clock. The driver of a massive rig was turning left against the flow of traffic to then merge onto the interstate. Much to the dismay of the driver behind me, I stopped and allowed his left turn in front of us. The […]
Good For YOU!
Communication classes generally stress that the “you” pronoun should not be employed when handling conflict: “YOU said…,” “How could YOU not…,” “YOU were the one who…,” “I expected YOU to handle…” and so on. Those “you” pronouns can promote blame, fault, and defensiveness, not to mention wounds and further disagreements. As I pondered this, I […]
A Safe Place to Land
Unlocking the wisdom of hummingbirds: Lessons in patience, trust, and ministry.Characteristics needed to train hummingbirds are also needed in ministry. Hummingbirds recognize the person, and voice of the person, who takes care of the feeders. Likewise, a hurting person will identify someone who reliably avails himself to others in kindness.
The Most Important Words
More than four decades ago, I came across these nuggets of wisdom that ring just as true today. SIX MOST IMPORTANT WORDS: “I ADMIT I MADE A MISTAKE.” James 5:16, ‘Therefore, confess your sins to one another, that you may be healed…’ Admitting our faults to one another demonstrates maturity, submission and obedience. It can […]
How Living Generously Changes Lives
Last weekend we took our household of seven out to a special family dinner at our local Japanese steakhouse. Our children loved watching the chef cook our meal in front of us. We giggled and clapped and we really enjoyed ourselves. It was a rare indulgence for us. At the end of our meal, […]