True happiness
Our modern use of the word "happy" seems to refer mostly to an emotional state. Older uses include this--but seem to be more holistic than…
Do you hear music?
In C.S. Lewis's The Magician's Nephew, you get to read about the creation of Narnia. It's beautiful. Alan, the Lion, sings the world into existence--the…
Mastery or perfectionism?
There's a perfectionism that's counterproductive. Dialed in to details that don't ultimately matter, this is a form of waste, and can lead to endless delays…
On conscience
To many people conscience is almost all that they have by way of knowledge of God. This still small voice which makes them feel guilty…
Resilience
"One stroke fells not an oak."George Herbert Seventeenth century English poet George Herbert collected sayings. This one makes me think of several things: Perhaps the…
Martin Luther on preaching
Martin Luther, in his Table Talk, lists properties and virtues that "a good preacher should have." Teach systematically.A ready witEloquenceA good voice A good memoryKnow…
Christian health
“The healthy Christian is not necessarily the extrovert, ebullient Christian, but the Christian who has a sense of God’s presence stamped deep on his soul,…
Not there yet
"Are--are--are you," panted Shasta. "Are you King Lune of Archenland?"The old man shook his head. "No," he replied in a quiet voice, "I am the…
Through the noise
If you want beautiful music to fill your home--you have to be willing to put up with noisy practice. My oldest children are reaching a…
You’re bigger!
When I teach about growing in the Christian Life, I like to use these charts: I'm not sure who came up with these charts. The…