Tagged With: discernment
Quiet Time Musings, 7/17/18: MANIPULATION IS NOT LEADERSHIP
When small men cast big shadows, it’s a sign the sun is setting. I remember as a boy going to my aunt’s house in Echo, Oregon to watch The Wizard of Oz. It was an annual thing, almost like a family reunion, only without the multi-whiskered wart and the “Oooh, coomew an’ give Auntie a … Continue reading
2nd Cup of Coffee, 10/17/17: IT MEMES TO ME
This is a popular message, yet it doesn’t go quite far enough. This well-meant, focused relationship only keeps working if that level of concern is received. A gift is meaningless if the one honored won’t open it. Can half a relationship survive? Yes, because God’s been modeling that before us our entire lives. Two things … Continue reading
QTMs for 3/9/17: SO–HOW’S YOUR NOW?
You’ve heard or read the phrase, “being in the moment”. The irony is that I began this post in June of last year. The sad truth is that this subject is more appropriate now than ever. With the techsplosion of modern minicomputers we call smartphones, we are now living in an unparalleled historical era. Never before have … Continue reading
100-Word Strolls for 8/20/16: NOT SO FAST, THERE, BUB
The meme reads, “The devil doesn’t come dressed in a red cape and pointy horns. He comes as everything you’ve ever wished for. Pray for wisdom and discernment.” Allow this contrast: “Trust in the Lord and do good: dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give … Continue reading