It’s boring
I found an old journal from eighth grade that I wrote in for about three weeks. It's always amusing to encounter your younger self. I…
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Idiot light
I almost destroyed my first car. One day, thankfully, I just happened to be giving my dad a ride and he noticed a light on…
Greet by name
Christianity teaches that human beings are created in the image of God. This means that all of us have surpassing dignity that is sacred and…
FWM
Dr. Lois Baker was one of my professors of nursing at Cedarville University. She enjoyed using acronyms of some of her favorite and oft-repeated phrases.…
Praise and blame, undeserved
As a leader you're going to get credit for things you had virtually nothing to do with. When praise comes flowing your way, spread it…
J.I. Packer
J.I. Packer died yesterday. His classic, Knowing God, made a significant impact on me in college. Even more influential, to me personally, is his Keep…
“Don’t fight it, Dan”
I worked in a bicycle store when I was in high school. I was trained on the job to set up new bikes out of…
Displacement
Ever struggle to get dish soap out of a water bottle that has a narrow opening? I used to use so much water swishing, swirling,…
Wipe away their tears
Wiping away tears doesn't mean, "Quit crying." The Bible says, "He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from…
Leaders round
When I worked as a nursing supervisor, we were trained to round on our direct reports, similarly to the way nurses round on their patients.…