… is most dangerous when you stare at it. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. [1 Peter 5:8] How often to you consciously think about evil?
Continue readingFive Things That Get In The Way
Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music. Angela Monet What gets in the way? I’ve been working on a big project for the past two months. Only that’s not really accurate. I’ve been fussing with it, working around the edges, talking about it. But every […]
Continue readingThe Tyranny Of Nice
Today 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: KINDNESS Diplomacy is the art of saying “Nice doggie” until you can find a rock. Will Rogers Can you really “kill them with kindness”? I’ve never considered the notion […]
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Monday is word-or-the-week day here at Bouncing Back. Today’s word is … DREAM I’ve been watching a lot of different Olympic events. I don’t get all that excited about the well-known athletes. The thing about the Olympics is the athletes who are there making huge sacrifices, taking risks, for a simple reason: they’re chasing a […]
Continue readingGreat Work
Happy Saturday! This video really made me think–am I really trying to find GREAT WORK? If you have trouble viewing the video, click here.
Continue readingYou Learn Something New Every Day
“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost […]
Continue readingWhat Are You After?
No thought or action is without its effects, present or ultimate, seen or unseen, felt or unfelt. Norman Cousins I think we’re all trying to get others to join our circle. We might be selling a product or service, promoting an idea, or just looking for connection. Some of us want to teach or learn […]
Continue readingFive Toxic Thoughts
Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. Do you have any toxic habits? No, I’m not thinking of Oreos or ice cream-despite my doctor’s warnings, those are clearly proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. I’m thinking more about thoughts, beliefs, or habits of thinking that […]
Continue readingLeader
Happy Monday, and welcome to word-of-the-week day at Bouncing Back. Today’s word is: LEADER You can buy stacks of books on leadership. I’d like to offer one simple thought: You don’t lead from behind. Bosses and managers often confuse leadership with coercion and manipulation. But those are push models. They don’t work long-term. Real leaders […]
Continue readingNurture Your Relationships
Since it’s the weekend of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share an interesting article about some proactive ways to nurture relationships. It’s called 7 Simple Steps to Appreciate Others. I was especially struck by the notion of “practicing love.” I need to work at that. A small side note: I’m honored to be the guest writer (Friday, 2/12/10) on […]
Continue readingAffairs Of The Heart
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance […]
Continue readingA Circle Of Great Love
We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love. Mother Teresa Are you grateful? One of the amazing benefits of this work is meeting and connecting with truly remarkable people. Recently I’ve encountered some especially inspirational folks who’ve blessed and enriched my circle. I want to tell you about […]
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