by marshal | Sep 13, 2018 | Attitude, Humility, Listening, Pride, Priorities, Surrender
"I grew up on a reservation in South Dakota, filled with resentment and anger toward the white man." These were the words of a man sitting next to me at a banquet. He shared with me that even in the midst of his anger God had brought him into a relationship...
by marshal | Sep 6, 2018 | Attitude, Rest
Life is difficult! At times nothing seems easy. In fact, it can become drugery – menial tasks, the toils of everday life, the pain, and the "why me?" situations. Yet, I read that: …the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10 NIV Why, at...
by marshal | Aug 16, 2018 | Attitude, Identity
I like to dress in style. However, I learned as a teenaged boy that I could not keep up with changing fashions. So I decided on a particular style and have stuck with it for 50 years: khakis, sweater vests, and button-down shirts. With the rotation of fashion, every...
by marshal | Aug 2, 2018 | Attitude, Love, Purity, Self-Control
Sin sneaks into my life in various ways, such as meditating on less noble things that lead to anger, resentment, or pride. The result is not good and I can become snarky. The Snark Handbook suggests that snark is everywhere on television, movies, and in everyday life...
by marshal | Jul 26, 2018 | Attitude, Humility, Surrender
The world always told me to strive, and I listened. I studied hard through years of education and I worked diligently all my life. Even The Church encouraged me to strive: in Bible reading, prayer, and service. These are all good things, yet striving in itself never...
by marshal | Jul 19, 2018 | Attitude, Service
When I think of generosity, my mind quickly goes to money. However, Jesus reminds me that generosity is expressed in many wonderful ways. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 NIV How do I express to others the...
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