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.
Continue readingIt’s All Good
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. [Romans 8:28] Yesterday I wrote about one aspect of good. If you’d like to read that story first, go ahead … I’ll wait. I’m sure you’ve heard the currently-popular expression: […]
Continue readingGood …
… isn’t always as clear as I think. For me, one of the absolute principles of scripture is Romans 8:28: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. I believe that. It’s been my source of hope in […]
Continue readingAn Abundance Of Eyes
God has given you one face, and you make yourself another. Shakespeare Are you different? As a wheelchair user, I’m probably hypersensitive to differences. Even after twenty-two years of rolling around, I still feel uncomfortably conspicuous. My inability to stand up makes me stand out—or at least that’s how it seems to me.
Continue readingStruggle
Happy Monday! Welcome to word-of-the-week day at Bouncing Back. Today’s word is: STRUGGLE Whatever the struggle, continue the climb. It may be only one step to the summit. Diane Westlake As a teacher, I often joked with kids that if they were as creative and persistent in doing the work as they were in avoiding […]
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