“My spiritual development won’t result from driven behavior. It will only come from careful listening, quiet surrender, and active and purposeful engagement.” From Dare to Journey with Henri Nouwen by Charles Ringma If you know me well, you know the first statement of that quote rattles me. Driven behavior – I’m pretty sure my name […]
Direction – not intention – determines our destination. That’s the simplicity of Andy Stanley‘s “The Principle of the Path”. In his book, Andy explains why this simple principle has such a profound impact on every area of our lives. He shares how each decision we make affects our destination. Whether a failed relationship, an unmet […]
Direction – not intention – determines our destination. That’s the simplicity of Andy Stanley‘s “The Principle of the Path”. In his book, Andy explains why this simple principle has such a profound impact on every area of our lives. He shares how each decision we make affects our destination. Whether a failed relationship, an unmet […]
About 8 months ago I decided to tackle a new adventure… the game of tennis. I began taking lessons with a pro to learn how to play the game instead of just chasing a ball around the court. I’ll be honest, this has been a lot harder than I expected. I thought I had some […]
I went a little wild with the electric hedge trimmers tonight. This poor bush got the brunt of my OCD. About half way through hacking away at it, I got to thinking… This bush was just doing what it is designed to do. It’s spring, so it’s growing, budding and blossoming at a rapid pace. […]
The subtitle of this book really sums it up quite well: “Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective.” Perspective is the power of this story. In The Noticer Andy Andrews retells his own dramatic story of gaining life-changing perspective from a little old man named “Jones”. Jones, a self-proclaimed “noticer” weaves his way […]
The subtitle of this book really sums it up quite well: “Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective.” Perspective is the power of this story. In The Noticer Andy Andrews retells his own dramatic story of gaining life-changing perspective from a little old man named “Jones”. Jones, a self-proclaimed “noticer” weaves his way […]
One thing I know of leaders is that they are wired to constantly be learning and to relentlessly be evaluating their lives and their leadership. But as a leader, sometimes it’s easy to get stuck. Sometimes you are so busy asking the questions of everyone else that you fail to ask yourself the challenging questions […]
“I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:1-2 My friend Linnae invited us to read Ephesians with her this week so I thought I would jump in. This scripture is one of those that […]
“To become truer to myself, rather than preoccupied with my successes, will mean learning to live without the intoxication of the praise and affirmation of others.” Charles Ringma from “Dare to Journey with Henri Nouwen” … to live without the intoxication of the praise and affirmation of others. I don’t think I need to say […]
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