Is God a perfectionist?
J.B. Phillips, in his classic, Your God is Too Small, lists several common misconceptions of God. One he calls “Absolute Perfection.” Are you a perfectionist? Do you struggle…
Time flies
One of the weirdest things about time is how it seems to accelerate as we age. The best explanation I've heard of this is that…
Yes to Mess
"Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean,but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox."The Bible If you want creativity to flourish…
Change your mind?
The wise are marked by stability. Their "yes" means yes; their "no" means no. They keep their word. They follow through. They show up. They…
Forgetful service
There is a type of person who, if he renders you a service, has no hesitation in claiming the credit for it. Another, though not…
Old soul
"He that would be well old must be old betimes."George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 268. This saying has an old word in…
Teenagers
I've made a deal with my kids--that I will do my best not to needlessly embarrass them. If/when I do--I've asked them to point it…
Who is it for?
“... I suggest one form of rationing which we ought to impose on ourselves. Abstain from all thinking about other people’s faults, unless your duties…
Tactful disagreement
Dale Carnegie, in his classic, How to Win Friends & Influence People, cites an article that offers some helpful suggestions for how to handle disagreements…
Best revenge
Living well is the best revenge.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 272. Several caveats are in order before this one yields helpful insight…