by marshal | May 30, 2013 | Lessons Learned, Surrender
My friend is mentoring a disadvantaged boy who wants to be a doctor. We discussed character traits that would be key in this boy's development. I told my friend that moments of teachability were crucial in my own character development. However, I must admit that...
by marshal | May 23, 2013 | Lessons Learned
The weather forecast calls for. . . Whatever the weatherman says causes me to jump into action: Rain. . . an umbrella Snow. . . a shovel and salt Sun. . . lotion and a hat Allowing the weather report to have such authority in my life reveals my tendency to trust...
by marshal | May 16, 2013 | Lessons Learned
During my many years of schooling, I realized that good teaching included good testing. In other words, theory must find its home in application. Theory is often learned in the classroom, sitting in rows in a controlled environment. However, application becomes messy....
by marshal | May 9, 2013 | Lessons Learned
What do I do with my sorrow? The disappointment, shame and disgrace resulting from losses of relationships, positions or possessions can overwhelm me. Viewing sorrow through the lens of my hopes and desires often leads me to guilt, anger and hopelessness. This is...
by marshal | May 2, 2013 | Lessons Learned
"The future already holds God's solutions for my present problems. My job is to recognize those solutions, knowing my issues may be solved by God differently than I expect." These words were spoken by a friend preparing to leave family, friends and job...
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