Strengthening Faith, Love, and Hope
Today, let’s push back against feelings of irrelevance that can creep into our lives as we age. We are living in a time and a culture where everyone wants to stay young as long as they can. Very few people want to get old. Indeed, this has always been a human desire, spawning famous quests … Continue reading You are NOT irrelevant as you age
One of several books that I have been perusing recently is Erwin McManus' 2014 The Artisan Soul, wherein Erwin beautifully describes the interplay between hard work and talent. He writes: "Eventually art becomes craft. The combination of talent and passion funneled through the crucible of discipline and determination resulted in an expression of skill and … Continue reading Hard work mistaken for talent
“Make the most of every opportunity.” That’s what the Bible tells us to do in Ephesians 5:16 and Colossians 4:5, but what if we don’t? What happens if we don’t make the most of an opportunity? Or worse, what if we miss an opportunity altogether? Are we out of luck, doomed to never get that … Continue reading Chance vs. Opportunity
“Show me your calendar and your checkbook and I will predict your future levels of success.” Those were the opening words of a pastors’ conference, spoken by a gentlemen who was responsible for the oversight of thousands of ministers worldwide. After the Bible, he said, the most sacred documents in a person’s life are his or … Continue reading 3 Sacred texts: Your Bible, your calendar, and your checkbook
