One month last year, our electric bill came back very high. My secretary commented, “You are paying too high a price!” She suggested calling an electrician to come and check our connections to assure that no one was “stealing” energy from our house. It works the same way in our life. We end up paying... Continue Reading →
Decision #3 Cultivate Serenity (Solitude)
Solitude is not what we might rank a high priority for us in 2012. Most likely, it is not gonna be the word we choose as our focus word for the year. But stop to consider what Chuck Swindoll has to say about it in his book, “Intimacy with the Almighty. He encourages a third decision... Continue Reading →
Decision #1 Re-order my Private World (Simplicity)
Have you ever invested in something you thought to be of value only to be disappointed by the return? I remember the first Christmas when Terry and I were newly married. We had the privilege and joy of decorating our own Christmas tree! As newlyweds, we did not have the collection of ornaments from 28... Continue Reading →
7 Tips on Developing a Life Mission
What can we learn from the mission of Paul in Titus 1:1? Download free article on Life Mission: Paul's and Yours. He had a mission, a sense of destiny. It is of vital importance that we have one as well. After an extensive investigation, J Robert Clinton, professor of leadership at Fuller Seminary concluded: 70%... Continue Reading →
Principles for Authentic Living
In the 2004 Summer Olympics, Matthew Emmons had a commanding lead in the Olympic 50-meter three-position rifle going into the final. He simply needed to hit his target in order to take the gold medal. He calmed his heart rate and fired his shot, hitting right where he aimed. But his shot did not register... Continue Reading →
