A couple of weeks ago I did a Monday word-of-the-week about EXECUTION. I asked these questions: Ever get a great idea, mess with it, dream about it, develop a bunch of possibilities, talk to others about it—everything except actually doing something about it? Ever see something really fun and think, “I couldda done that?” Ever […]
Continue readingForgiveness isn’t …
…easy. When someone hurts me, my natural reaction is not forgiveness. How can I forgive something this bad? Have you ever heard (or asked) that question? Forgiveness isn’t our first impulse. We’ve all been hurt, and “letting it go” isn’t programmed into our menu of responses. We want to fight back, to hurt the one […]
Continue readingWhy?
Do you ever ask why? As a classroom teacher, I always thought why was a good sign. If a student cared enough about something to ask why it happens, I figured I was doing something right. Of course, why doesn’t always really mean why. Sometimes it means it’s not fair and I don’t like it […]
Continue readingWhy Take The Risk?
To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; […]
Continue readingDiscernment
Happy Monday. I hope your week’s off to a great start. Monday’s word-of-the-week day, and this week’s word is discernment. I encountered this term last week in a wonderful workshop offered by Gus Lee. Gus talked about courage and leadership, and one of his key points was that courageous leaders must exercise discernment. In this […]
Continue readingSaturday Smiles
Two videos–same story, slightly different pictures. This is proof that: you don’t have to be handsome to be beautiful. Opportunities for love and service appear when you least expect them. If you have trouble viewing the video, click here. And here’s a second version: Click here if you can’t view the video.
Continue readingWhere Are You?
Which one are you? I’m currently in the midst of a fascinating small-group study of Timothy Keller’s book The Prodigal God. It’s a wonderful analysis of a familiar story—I highly recommend the book, unless you’re opposed to having old ideas challenged a bit. Most of us are familiar with The Parable of the Prodigal Son. […]
Continue readingDoes It Really Matter?
If you think you’re too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room. Anita Roddick Do you ever wonder if what you do matters? When you send words into cyberspace every day, it’s an important question. It’s easy to wonder if those words make any difference, if anyone […]
Continue readingRich’s Semi-Regular Newsletter
Most people publish a newsletter on some sort of predictable, regular schedule. I tried that, but it seemed so ordinary. Besides, I kept missing my own deadlines. So–here’s a link to the latest edition of Rich’s Semi-Regular Newsletter. A couple of exciting developments in the works–enjoy!
Continue readingMy Goodness!
Here’s our newest contribution to the One-Word-At-A-Time Blog Carnival. I encourage you to click the link and check out some of the other carnival attractions. This week’s word is: GOODNESS But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. [Galatians 5:22-23] When […]
Continue readingExecution
Happy Monday, and welcome to word-of-the-week day at Bouncing Back. Today’s word is: EXECUTION Ever get a great idea, mess with it, dream about it, develop a bunch of possibilities, talk to others about it—everything except actually doing something about it? Ever see something really fun and think, “I couldda done that?” Ever wonder why […]
Continue readingA Reflection Of God
A really cool video for God-lovers and dog-lovers everywhere. (from Wendy Francisco) I hope I reflect God at least as much as my dog does–but probably not. If you have trouble viewing the video, please click here.
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