My 100-Day Plan, Day 66: Hang Up (all about boundaries)
“God does for us what we cannot do for ourselves … until we can.” Anonymous “Did you hang up on me? “ he said. “No, I figured God did.” Back when phones had receivers to hang up, a family member called to confront me about something I didn’t think he’d understand. Relieved the phone died while I tried to reason with him, I hung up...
My 100-Day Plan, Day 65: What’s Your “Paper”?
“It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires a great deal of strength to decide what to do.” Elbert Hubbard After I wrote yesterday’s blog post, “Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Paper,” I thought how difficult that advice was to follow when my paper was blank. I didn’t have hobbies or much interest in entertainment like TV, books,...
My 100-Day Plan, Day 64: Keep Your Eyes On Your Own Paper
“ … and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, …” 1 Thessalonians 4:12 NIV I grew up hearing this phrase repeated again and again. Every one of my elementary school teachers said it before every test, “Keep your eyes on your own paper.” The saying...
My 100-Day Plan, Day 63: What About Fun and Freedom?
“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” Peter Marshall I gave both of my children a frame with this saying, “Freedom equals responsibility.” I needed it as much as they did. Freedom eluded me until I took responsibility for it by writing down a plan and working it,...
My 100-Day Plan, Day 62: What About God and Fun?
“Never ever underestimate the importance of having fun.” Randy Pausch I’m not sure I ever read The Joyful Christian by C. S. Lewis, but I heard about it in a sermon. Bishop Chuck Murphy asked, “Do people who know you’re a Christian equate it with you being joyful?” People won’t want what we have if they don’t see our joy. I can still...
My 100-Day Plan, Day 61: Fix You, Fix the World
“He knows not how to rule a kingdom that cannot manage a province; nor can he wield a province that cannot order a city; nor he order a city that knows not how to regulate a village; nor he a village that cannot guide a family; nor can that man govern well a family that knows not how to govern himself; … neither can any govern himself unless...
My 100-Day Plan, Day 60: Waiting On God: It’s Funny How We Think We’re the Ones Being Patient
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 In this verse, Peter’s defending Jesus against false teachers who encouraged immorality because they said He’s taking too long to return. It’s ironic how long...
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