Finding calm in the midst of chaos is hard to do sometimes. When I’m in a tough situation, my thoughts tend to flit from one thing to another, bouncing between what’s happened, what could happen, and what needs to happen. In order to respond to the challenge well, I have to continually bring my thoughts… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: courage
The Best Thoughts to Think at Night
On what thoughts do you dwell when you’re in bed and either falling asleep or unable to sleep? Some folks might say they plan the next day’s to-do list. Others might contemplate tough stuff they’re experiencing—a difficult relationship, the pain of betrayal, troublesome money matters, or a recent loss. Some might ponder… [ read more ]
Carried in God’s Hand
Living in a marina gives me the opportunity to experience many new things. One of those is watching a sling lift boats of all shapes and sizes from the river. This happens every day as boats needing repairs show up at the boatyard. I stand in awe every time I watch the sling do its job…. [ read more ]
3 Ways to Maintain Focus (and Avoid Taking Tumbles)
Last spring Gene and I spent two days traveling to Vancouver Island by boat. We moored at a marina in Sooke and then drove to our son’s place where we spent the weekend. The strangest thing happened at bedtime on our first night there: When I raised one leg to step into my… [ read more ]
What’s the Big Deal About the Holy Spirit?
So I advise you to live according to your new life in the Holy Spirit…If we are living now by the Holy Spirit, let us follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. (Galatians 5:16, 25 NLT) Last year our small group studied Forgotten God by Francis Chan. That literary gem… [ read more ]
A Good Question to Ask When We Feel Afraid
Relevant questions reveal a lot about what people think and the reason for their behavior. Lawyers use them. So do life coaches. And parents. David used them, too. The Psalms record numerous songs and prayers he wrote throughout his lifetime, and many contain questions. On one occasion, as he ran from enemies determined to capture… [ read more ]
Different People, Different Perspectives
It amazes me how different people can look at the same situation and come away with completely different perspectives. It’s like the old fable about a group of blind men who encountered an elephant and then tried to describe the beast. Each man, having felt a different part of the elephant’s body, had a personal… [ read more ]
Do It Afraid
This is a post I wrote enroute to Europe on June 30th. It was originally used as a guest blog for another site. Thought I’d post it here for you today. Maybe someone out there needs this encouragement today! I’m writing this at 32,000 feet, somewhere between London and Budapest. My final destination is Resita,… [ read more ]
Comfortable Christianity vs. Living by God’s Power
“For the kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power” (). Great statement, eh? But what exactly does it mean? Here’s my two cents’ worth: I believe it means that we, as followers of Jesus Christ, need to shed our comfortable Christianity and start living in a… [ read more ]
When Speaking the Truth Makes Us Unpopular
This weekend was a good one. I spent it in Guelph, Ontario, teaching at Write! Canada. I so enjoyed meeting others who share my desire to communicate life-changing words through writing and speaking. I trust that my classes and keynote presentation will equip and encourage them to pursue their dreams with passion and excellence. The… [ read more ]
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