Posts tagged “Value”
A perspective on problems
Life is full of problems. It seems for every one issue that gets resolved there are two more frustrating dilemmas that pop up. The…
Rediscovering virtue
Virtue is having high moral standards. Like yeast, it can work its way into everything. Virtue is also elusive. Goodness isn’t picked like seashells…
Jesus looked for you
Imagine this: The sun is going down. The sheep are in the pen. The exhausted shepherd can’t wait to put down his staff. But…
The gift of rest
A retired pastor mentored younger ministers who were exhausted and ready to quit their jobs. “Here’s your problem,” the older pastor would say. “You’re…
Protesting too much
In psychoanalysis, a “reaction formation” is a defense mechanism. Shakespeare used it in a play within a play. Gertrude recognized it in the character…
Shut your mouth, holy man (or woman)!
I sort of wish I had someone there to stop me every time I start saying something unkind or unnecessary or in a scathing…
Grumbling
With all the evil in the world, you might wonder why we would waste time focusing on a sin of talk. “Talk is cheap,”…
Two lies and a truth
There is a game played at team-building events and slumber parties alike called Two Truths and a Lie. The idea is to learn more…
Think different
In 1997 Steve Jobs returned to a struggling Apple with all the force of his abrasive genius. “Think different” became Apple’s iconic slogan for…
Salt makes everything better
I’m eating more vegetables these days. Honestly, they can taste kinda bland. I like to sprinkle a little salt on them to make them…
Lasting treasure
In early 2018, a couple from Colorado sold everything they owned and bought a boat in pursuit of their dream to sail the open…
Why do I keep overeating?
In grade school, I was the fat kid. I don’t know how else to say it, but I was the catcher from the movie…