During a long layover in an airport years ago, I experienced some unpleasant interaction with airport staff. While wandering the terminal looking for something to help pass the time, I came upon the lounge for the particular airline I was flying. My immediate thought… Continue Reading “Choosing My Ultimate Allegiance”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Affirming, Allegiance to Jesus, Alone, Bigoted, Bigots, Closed Mind, Distinctions, Embrace the poor, Embrace the Vulnerable, Embrace the weak, Embracing, Exclusive, Exclusivity, Faith, Faithful, God, Hope, Inclusive, Jesus, Jesus the only way, love, Love God, Misunderstood, Narrow, narrow-minded, No other way, One Way, Openness, Paradox, Recognizing Differences, Rejected, Salvation, Standards, Trust God, Welcoming
Often, the secret to success with any task is learning the basics and trusting the tried-and-true process for getting a particular job done. I believe this can apply to almost any skill. I remember my dad teaching me to wash a car: always start… Continue Reading “Choosing to Live Within Boundaries”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Authority, Be a disciple, Be a learner, Be wise, Boundaries, Discipleship, Don't trust authority, Focus, God is Good, Heavenly Father, Limits, love, Mistrust, Obedience, Obey, Obey God, Obey Jesus, Rebel, Rebellion, Reliance on God, Restrictions, Salvation, Skills, Stability, Stable life, Trust authority, Trust God, Trust Jesus, Wisdom, Work within restrictions
Ear plugs have become my friend over the years. Whether it’s to dampen outside noise in a motel room with thin walls, help me mute distracting sounds so I can focus on the book I’m reading, or to get a good night’s sleep with… Continue Reading “Choosing Ears that Hear”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Active Listening, Agape, Bad Communication, Care, Caring, Caring enough, Communicate, Communication, Deaf, Faith, God, God's Voice, Good Communication, Hear, Hear me, Heard, Hearing, Hearing God, Hearing my spouse, Hope, Humility, Integrity, Isolation, Jesus, Listen well, Listening, Listening Skills, Lost, love, Misunderstood, Neglected, Open questions, Pride, Salavation, Show Love, Understand
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