Communication is a lost art. In spite of the vast amount of books, classes and seminars on the subject, we are probably worse listeners now than we were 50 years ago. We are instantly connected these days through social media, email, and texting and yet much is lost in the cacophony of wires, pixels and tones. How can we be better listeners?
Category: Christian Living
Hurry up… and wait.
I was having one of those days yesterday where I was moving about smartly and all was well for the moment when... crash! I hit another catastrophe. Another obstacle! Another spot where I was forced to mark time. Have you ever had one of those days?
Do you honestly think you’re that important?
Maybe you don't even realize that you feel this way, maybe it's buried somewhere deep in your subconscious. God's Word has a way of forcing us to confront things we'd rather ignore.
What is the state of your house?
Is your heart a place where the Lord would like to dwell or are you crowding Him out?
A mere taste of heaven.
Have you ever performed in a choir, orchestra or wind ensemble? I have done all three. It's exhilarating. There is nothing quite like the simultaneity of being surrounded by and creating music. The vibrations of tightly tuned harmonies, the pulsating hypnotic rhythms, the pathos, all combine to evoke euphoric delight. Sadly, the rehearsals, performances, jam sessions,… Continue reading A mere taste of heaven.
What are they teaching those kids? [The Effective Prayer 8.21.15]
Ever wonder what your kids are learning in school? What are you going to do to help them grow in the man or woman God wants them to be?
Just a breath of wind…
The glare of the sun bore down on the crew while the wind remained noticeably absent. Stagnant air hovered oppressively over the dispirited men. The waiting was pure agony.
Are you tired yet?
Do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance...
The Cure is Worse than the Disease! What do I do now?!?!
Are there other ways to combat depression if you don't want to use medication?
The Overlooked Truth About Depression and Faith.
Most people think that depression is purely a state of mind. Are they right?
Elihu's Corner 