I’ve been thinking a lot about words lately. You know the line: “ You don’t know what you got till it’s gone.” Well, my words have practically disappeared. Anyone who has endeavored to learn a foreign language understands the feeling well. You begin a sentence, and...
I was the captain of my Baltimore area high school track team in the late 1970s. I ran hurdles and participated in the mile relay. I always hated it when our coach told us on the first day of outdoor practice in February that we had to run to the mall and back. It was...
What motivates people to do good things? I've been thinking about being a good person, about motivations, about what to do with the accolades we sometimes receive when we do something good. Hebrews 4:12 tells us the Word of God "judges the thoughts and attitudes of...
Do you feel like you’re juggling too many things in daily life and you can’t keep up with all of the tasks? Do you ever feel overwhelmed the moment you wake up or feel bombarded with decisions while you sip your coffee? Maybe in the evening, you realize how many more...
I hate wasting things. Growing up in a household of nine, wastefulness was a luxury we simply couldn’t afford. I’ve carried some of that with me into adulthood. Whether it’s food that’s been in the fridge a bit too long, a pair of pants with a hole twice patched, or a...
Stephen Covey has taught many to “Begin with the end in mind.” It’s a good habit, and certainly, many highly effective people have it. I was reminded of this habit while reading Paul’s letter to the Philippians recently. I don’t mean to say that I have...