How to Be the Best Part of Someone’s Day
Yesterday I received a handwritten note in the mail from a woman I respect and admire. She took the time to send an incredibly thoughtful word of encouragement and affirmation. The letter took less than a minute for me to read, but her words changed the course of my day. It’s impossible to convey how […]
Sharing God’s Concern For the Poor
Every once in a while, I’ll read a book that changes my life. On rare occasion, a single sentence will do the same. Eugene Peterson’s book, Run With the Horses: A Quest for Life at Its Best, contains a sentence that impacted me so much I keep it in a prominent place in my office […]
How To Avoid A Bad Mood
A few days ago I woke up in a foul mood. I’d gone to bed the night before thinking about something that was bothering me. I like to fix things, but this isn’t a problem I can solve, and it’s one I have little control over. (I might have a teeny tiny control problem). So […]
3 Things To Know About Forgiveness
C.S. Lewis said, “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” Forgiveness is at the core of the Christian faith. As Christ followers, we are recipients of the greatest act of forgiveness in world history. In turn, God commands us to be the most forgiving people […]