Confession time here… I occasionally feel like a duck out of water when talking with my kids. Teenagers don’t always want Mom’s input, and I sometimes have to gauge moods and timing even now that they’re adults. And it isn’t just my kids; it can be with anyone I love
Have you noticed how social media encourages gratefulness all through the month of November? Perhaps you’re doing one of the many 30 Days of Gratefulness challenges where you post something you’re grateful for each day during the month. I think that’s great, but I’d like to take it a step
Recently, I found myself sitting across the table from an old friend at a wedding. We hadn’t seen each other in years. June (not her real name) is in her early 60s and looks like she’s 50 years old. She has a good job. Great kids. Several grandchildren. Lovely home.
Have you ever had a work or social situation where one person stood out as difficult? You know the kind I mean—your opinion is always minimized, and you just can’t seem to warm up to this person’s personality. Sometimes these people pass through your life quickly. Often they stay. Either
Words can make or break all your good intentions for serving God. So let’s check in to see if we’re building a legacy of faith or one we’ll regret. Most people like to talk, either about themselves or about others. This is normal. A discussion can’t go very deep unless it involves your
Mothers Day is coming up. You might feel warm hugs wrap around you at that announcement. Maybe tears if your mom is gone. I lost my mom a few years ago, and I really miss her. But not everyone had a wonderful mom like I did. Perhaps you just want
Are difficult people making your job unpleasant? Do you dread family reunions? Are certain people in your life driving the peace out of you? If you are breathing, you have at least one difficult person in your life. Probably more. In this video I talk about the ONE spiritual warfare
Are you stuck in the mud in the name of compassion with people who seem to LIKE standing knee-deep in mud? They’ve let their boots sink into the gooey clay and seem to have no intention of moving on to gentle paths and picturesque meadows… no matter how much they
Last week on my Spiritual Legacy Facebook page, Jana asked for some practical pointers on how to love your enemy. (See Matthew 5:43-44.) That’s an important topic if you’re wanting those who watch your life to learn about your faith. First off, I don’t think you can begin to love
It’s the little things that sabotage your legacy—even if you wear the Christian garb. Here’s what I’m talkin’ about … I manage a couple of rentals for several different people. Through the years I’ve worked with mainly “Christian” tenants. Most of them have been wonderful tenants—the kind that make your