by marshal | Aug 9, 2018 | Humility, Importance, Surrender
Is God sufficient for all my needs? "Of course!" is my reflex response. But what am I really thinking? "If only I had this or that; if only my circumstances were different, then I would be able to trust Him more." However, trusting God for what is...
by marshal | Jun 28, 2018 | Importance, Priorities
Never in my lifetime have I had more time-saving devices, yet I don't seem to have enough time. How can that be? Never in my life have I had so many technological tools to aid my communication, yet the clarity, depth, and warmth of my words do not seem improved....
by marshal | Mar 15, 2018 | Importance, Listening
Moses speaking to the children of Israel said, See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it. Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and...
by marshal | Feb 22, 2018 | Attitude, Humility, Identity, Importance, Listening, Surrender
Do you want to get well? John 5:6b Are you kidding me? Jesus is asking an invalid of 38 years whether he wanted to be well. But Jesus, as always, was digging deeper than this man's physical struggles; He was concerned about all the areas of this man's...
by marshal | Jan 25, 2018 | Humility, Importance, Lessons Learned, Listening
He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes, He who does not ask a question is a fool forever. Chinese Proverb One of my professors in medical school said that the best doctor was the one who asked better questions, resulting in better answers. Questions are...
by marshal | Jan 18, 2018 | Attitude, Holidays, Identity, Importance, Self-Control
I used to make New Year’s resolutions, but I found that by mid-January I would be wallowing in failure. Positive change is good, but so very difficult. I have come to realize that striving for change in my own strength is futile. This year I made no resolutions....
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