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…
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…
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…
I told you so.
The effect speaks, the tongue needs not.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 27. We all want credit. It feels good--feels like winning. A…
Glorious wretches
"I do indeed, Sir," said Caspian. "I was wishing that I came from a more honorable lineage." "You come of the Lord Adam and the…
All of Him
Christians rightly make a big deal out of the death and resurrection of Christ. "By His wounds we are healed." This is not merely a…
Don’t forget to play
In our house, we try not to overemphasize winning. An overly competitive spirit in the home (and as a worldview) can sow quite a bit…
Good laughter and bad
If Pastors had "Surgeon General's Warnings" we'd put one on humor. And then we'd immediately feel like a bunch of killjoys. Unfortunate. You see, I…
Skill and confidence
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 275 If your confidence exceeds your skill, you're overconfident. My parents…
Before the world?
There's an old theological question that has been asked over the centuries: "What was God doing before he created the world?" There have been several…