Rude Graffiti

I am continually amazed at how often God is speaking to us.  Unfortunately, I should be even more amazed at how little I actually listen.  Let me explain.

 

I am a detail person. … Read More

I was reading Hebrews 5 (NIV) this morning and came across verse 8, and it stopped me dead in my tracks.   "Although he (Christ) was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered..."   Anybody can "obey" and do what's right when rewards are involved.  That's easy.  That's like loving people that you know will love you back.  That requires very little effort.  But to "obey" when it means you will suffer.........., to "love" people when you know that will treat you like dirt anyways.........   Why do we always want the "easy" life?  Most people want a free pass through life, where… Read More

Mike Foster and Jud Wilhite wrote a book called Deadly Viper Character Assassins that I am currently working my way through.  Here's a short excerpt that grabbed my attention recently.   "Years ago I sat down for lunch with a leader I admired and respected....I began to whine about all I had to do and all that was going on.  I assumed he'd lob me some compassion and friendly counsel.  Stupid me.  Instead, he put his fork down, swallowed his pasta, and said in a sharp tone, 'Grow up!  If you are going to be a leader, you have to learn to lead yourself.  So, lead yourself.'  Then he took another bite.....When my reserves are low, I don't… Read More

"No man is worthy to succeed until he is willing to fail.  No man is morally worthy of success in religious activities until he is willing that the honor of succeeding should go to another if God wills."  --A.W. Tozer   What a disheartening quote.  What a disheartening thought.  I mean, come on.  If I do something worthy of reward, it's only fair to expect that recognition....................RIGHT?   I came across these quotes this morning in daily devotional I've been reading on Christian leadership.  The human part of me always wants to be recognized for hard work, excellence, and good deeds.  Who doesn't want to be recognized for… Read More