Biscayne Days: Taking Youthful Risks
Being young means taking risks. My big one happened driving a Chevy Biscayne down an old dirt road. We all take stupid risks from time-to-time. You never know which ones you will survive and which ones will knock you off life’s balancing beam. As we live our life, we need to do it boldly yet balanced with sanity, clarity of purpose, and rational thought behind choices made.
Life Reverberates Like a Dandelion Blowing in the Wind
Reverb was a wonderful project during the month of December. It made you think and write, and those thoughts reverberate through the first days of the new year. Dandelion fluff blows through the wind, landing where it might. There is hope in that image.
The Myth of the Mid-Life Crisis
Mid-life crisis are a myth. They are not real. What is real is a core life crisis, and it can happen at any time. When it happens, it needs to be addressed at that time, not 10 or 30 years later. Live a life of meaning all the time.
Blinders: On or Off?
Sometimes you hear how people put their blinders on and just move forward. Is this always a good thing? At times, having your blinders on is not a good thing. How can you tell the difference?
A Thought, or Prayer, for Advancing Forward
A prayer for advancing forward in the week ahead.
You Are Not Really Down, Keep Moving Forward
Michael Dyer proved in the Oregon Ducks and Auburn Tigers game that you are not really down when everyone thinks you may be. Keep moving forward.
It’s a Walk-On World
Collegiate sports have walk-on players. When they succeed, we love their story of grit and ability. We enjoy it so much that there is now a trophy for it in football – the Burlsworth Trophy. We live in a walk-on world, and we need to embrace it.
Knowing What Not to Do Helps Us Do the Right Things
Reverb 10: What are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life?
Finding a Church – 4 Cs
Finding a church is challenging but 4 Cs may help in determining which one is best. The 4 Cs include community, challenge, commitment, and comfort, all important in finding the right church.
Leaving a Church
Leaving a church is difficult, especially if you have been involved and active. At times, though, if the church is not right, then it is time to find a new one.
Unique Perspectives on Church
Church is an interesting concept that has survived centuries. What church is today is very different from what it once was. Each of these authors offer a unique perspective on what a church is and should be.
Develop a Personal Philosophy – 6 Questions to Answer
Do you have a personal philosophy? If not, one is needed in order to make the best choices possible in life. Answer 6 questions to help define your personal philosophy in living your life in a meaningful way.