The Marks of Emotional Maturity
Yesterday, a wise man explains that while we often exhibit spiritual and intellectual maturity, we forget to develop emotionally. An emotionally mature person isn’t controlled
July 24, 2011
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
As Strong as This?
Yesterday, I examined the cattails by a beautiful pond. I’ve always studied cattails. As a child, I learned how the cattails hid the nests of
July 23, 2011
Fame and Fortune?
I’m listening to Vonette Bright speak about the days of co-founding a ministry in 1951 that now ranks as one of the largest missions organizations
July 22, 2011
What You Set in Motion Today
I’m listening to Francis Chan speak to a group of 5,000 folks. He says, “Go do something that requires faith.” I realize that every wonderful
July 21, 2011
You Can Go Where Others Cannot
Today my daughter announces that she hates being so short. “Everyone else my age is taller than I am!” I want to deny it. I
July 20, 2011
“She was generous with her life.”
Today, I hear a woman describe another woman by saying, “She was generous with her life. She expected nothing in return for what she gave
July 19, 2011
Dance Instead
I’m driving to meet some women for karaoke. You know I cannot sing. At all. But I say, “yes,” to this kind of invitation precisely
July 18, 2011
I Just Wanted to Remind You
This morning, I wanted to take you someplace to remind you how beautiful the world can be. Even when there’s heartache, somewhere a rainbow shimmers
July 17, 2011
Who But You?
As I prepare my writing seminar, I receive emails and comments from folks asking sadly, “What do I have to write that’s worth reading? Why
July 16, 2011
One Blade of Grass
I’m sitting in the grass by my apartment as the sun sets. Looking deeply into the grass, I see this one tall blade: It’s just
July 15, 2011