Posts tagged “Character”
In a corona world, love like a local
I made the mistake (again) of checking the news today. The headlines (again) were global. “America may be at its most dangerous point.” “Italy…
A little glimpse of God
It’s easy to see the big ways God works in our lives: the plane that lands safely or a loved one recovering from an…
Jesus, the servant
“If I had all-power, what would I do with it?” Have you ever mused as to what it would be like if God were…
Special treatment
I’ve noticed something interesting that happens whenever I get a new smartphone (which isn’t all that often). As soon as it enters my possession,…
When leaders go first, people will follow
Five friends are wasting time trying to decide where to have lunch. One wants speed, one wants ambience, one wants a particular cuisine, yada…
Microscopic
The bigger our telescopes get and the farther they can see, the bigger we realize this universe is. Every time I brush up on…
My impulsiveness
Look before you leap.” Ha! That’s for other people, right? I know when to buy a car, buy a house, sign a contract, or…
What people think
People around you will form opinions about you based on how you live your life. Some will think highly of you. Others won’t. Rarely…
If we can’t change the past, can we move forward?
My favorite movie of all time is Back to the Future. It tells the story of Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), who’s a senior…
Prodigalish
In his book the Prodigal God, Timothy Keller takes another look at Jesus’ well-known parable of Luke 15. The heading someone put in our…
My negativity
Here are some things that drive me crazy: people who are always criticizing other people, people who are always finding fault with every event,…
Enough
“I didn’t get enough sleep last night.” “There’s not enough coffee to get me through this day.” “I didn’t study enough for that test.”…