On our recent move to Florida, we noticed a system of call boxes. Apparently there are over 2,750 push-button type motorist call boxes along Florida's Interstate Highways and Turnpikes, with assistance available for medical, service, or police. Almost every mile we found call boxes. Most of us drive problem-free to our destinations, but who would you call... Continue Reading →
Decision #4 Trust the Lord Completely (Surrender)
A final decision to develop a better relationship with God from Swindoll’s book, “Intimacy with the Almighty" is to trust the Lord completely; this requires practicing the discipline of surrender. Surrender. Not an easy word. Less easy to do! Most often we have to get to the end of our rope or run out of better options... 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 #2 Being Still (Silence)
One worthy pursuit many leaders have, including myself is to develop a better relationship with God. Today I continue some thoughts from Chuck Swindoll’s book, “Intimacy with the Almighty”. The first decision to make is to Re-order my private world, which requires the discipline of simplicity. This second decision to develop a better relationship with God is... 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 →
