Monthly Archives: January 2016

That begins to create a divide in our “word set”. So perhaps I need to remind myself that the task of communication begins with the one speaking being sensitive to the ability of the one hearing to understand it. Continue reading →

Communication is far more than speaking loudly, demanding your own way, or defending your old positions. Communication is about a communion between two souls. Continue reading →

I’ve noticed how weather impacts mood for many folks, myself included. This morning the streets are treacherous, the weather cold, and the mood runs quickly to complaining. I urge caution in all three. Be careful where you drive, how you … Continue reading →

Who walks with you on your journey toward God? Who leads you and who follows? Those are important questions. We don’t race to God by ourselves. It is the delusional person who believes they are not influenced by others. We … Continue reading →

Last night I sat with my calendar again in a group of folks, trying to find a time for another get together. As those involved scanned dates and reflected on opportunities and responsibilities, we were all committed to finding a … Continue reading →

What do we do when those we love or trust prove to have a fault? It is an important question because everyone is flawed. Scripture indicates that we are a fallen people, with susceptibility to various flaws. Relationship problems arise … Continue reading →

There appears to be a significant disconnect for many followers of Jesus, between their profession of faith and trying to live it out. Anger, rebellion, revenge, and lust often drives behavior far more than the direction of Jesus. “Turn the … Continue reading →

It took me longer this morning to complete my devotional and meditation period. God had some lessons to teach me, lessons I needed desperately but really didn’t want to learn. I won’t go into specifics, but I’ve been holding a … Continue reading →