“I had good intentions.” (Everyone claims good intentions.) “I’m sorry, but…” (No buts.) “I hardly ever talk about people, but…” (In this case, I’ll make an exception.) “I’ll be praying for you.” (As far as… Read More »The Biggest Little Lies (A Partial List of Self-Justifications)
Do you? How? It’s hard! I am a professional non-pray-er. I spend most of my time not praying. Oh, I pray. But it’s microscopic compared to the amount of time I don’t pray. So I… Read More »Who Prays?
I’m my own worst enemy. My nature is to focus on me. But it never ends well. If, with God’s help, I can shift my attention to the Lord, peace invariably comes.Example: Why would I… Read More »The Enemy
(And they’re getting bigger!)I got to see my grandkids sing and dance today.It’s bittersweet because I want to be in the center of their lives. But I know I can’t. They’re pre-teens, looking less like… Read More »Thankful for the Little Things
What’s the difference between self-confidence and arrogance? Depends if your confidence comes from the Lord, or it’s about you. Many put on a good face, but secretly struggle with confidence! Signs your “self” is not… Read More »Confidence
I’m watching The Beatles Get Back documentary. I’m basically watching them rehearse for the rooftop concert. For all that’s been written, recorded, and debated about them and their place in musical and cultural history, their… Read More »Commitment
Hi, I’m Mike… (Hi, Mike) Everybody hates a hypocrite. Saying one thing and doing another. Sweet on the outside, stinky on the inside. Talking the talk, but not… well, you know. Jesus sometimes ate at… Read More »Recovering Hypocrite
I’m my own worst enemy. My nature is to focus on me. But it never ends well. If, with God’s help, I can shift my attention to the Lord, peace invariably comes. Example: Why would… Read More »The Enemy
He doesn’t even know me. But I can’t blame him. I have the nerve to trespass into my back yard and cut my grass. I make all this racket, right up against the privacy fence.… Read More »My Neighbor’s Dog Wants to Kill Me
Plan ahead. Jesus followers know there’s a home for us in heaven. Given this info, prepare accordingly. Love others. Gather treasures. The past is so over. Don’t dwell there. Live for tomorrow.