Day Ninety of 365 – When We Worship the Word
Today marks Day Ninety of my 365 day writing challenge. I am approximately 1/4 of the way there!I have challenged myself to write a thought, brief post or article every day for the entire year of 2017. Although there have been days I’ve come close to falling short of my commitment, I am grateful to […]
Day Eighty-Seven of 365 – A Question of Time!
A Question of Time! “Time Heals!” We’ve all heard that short phrase. We have perhaps even used it when seeking to comfort someone struggling with some sort of loss or disappointment. What if I were to tell you that “Time Does NOT Heal!”? How would you react? Would you argue that it does? Would you […]
Day Seventy-One of 365 – When Life Overwhelms
Wading in waist deep gulf or ocean water can have a tremendous calming effect. Losing yourself in the undulations of a serene surf can create a sense of peace and tranquility. All of this is great until the ocean’s other personality asserts itself. You know what I mean. Without warning, a “rogue wave” appears from […]
Day Sixty-Nine of 365 – “If You Don’t, Then Don’t Advertize”
Many years ago when I was in college, I read a book that addressed the subject of service to others. I’m guessing that the book was generally non-descript with the exception of one particular section. That one section made the book worth reading for me. Now I know that many times, stories shared by “preacher […]
Day Sixty-Eight of 365 – “You Can Only Be Where You Are!”
On Day Sixty-Eight of my 365 day writing challenge, I have elected to employ a rather odd saying I use from time to time to remind myself and others with whom I work that the only place I can do anything of any significance is the place in which I find myself. The saying goes […]
Day Sixty-Seven of 365 – Four Steps to Peace
The world is filled with activity. We are often overwhelmed by the seemingly constant demands on our time, our resources, our emotions, our relationships and our minds. We are taxed to the max! In light of these demands, finding Peace can be an almost impossible task. As difficult as this challenge might be, finding pockets […]
Day Sixty-Five of 365 – Tails Wagging Dogs & Wing Tips Flying Eagles
So let me ask. Does the title of this post have you scratching your head and wondering just a bit? If so, good! That is the point! I work to stay away from political commentary. I work to post thoughts and ideas that focus on personal, professional and spiritual growth. In doing so, I know […]
Day Sixty-Four of 365 – When Praise and Worship Is Not Praise and Worship
Right off the bat, I know that I open myself up for criticism when I address a subject like praise and worship. I know that and yet, I feel compelled today to write about it anyway. Let me share a brief personal history to provide a little context. I grew up as an Assembly of […]
Day Sixty-Three of 365 – The Differences Between Grief and Mourning
I’ve been working in the field of loss and grief – both informally and formally – for over 28 years now. I’ve been privileged to walk alongside many mourners of all ages while they work to make sense out of their experience of loss. Dealing with the death of a loved one is one of […]
Day Sixty-Two of 365 – “You Can’t Keep God”
I hear so much about what God can and can’t do; what God will or won’t do; where God will or won’t go; who God will or won’t bless; who God loves or doesn’t love. I find myself confused. How is it that we know so very much about what God – that omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent being […]