Over the past few weeks I’ve been reading a modern classic called Little Foxes that Spoil the Vines by W.B.J. Martin (Abingdon Press, 1968). The book, which is essentially a call to examine and deal with “small” sins and destructive habits, is loosely based on this Scripture passage:
Song of Songs 2:15 (ESV)
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Little Foxes
Posted in distractions, priorities, purpose, time management, tagged bad habits, distractions, overcoming, purpose on September 15, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The Lies We Believe
Posted in attitude, distractions, growth, inner life, pain & suffering, refuge in God, value, worth, dignity, women on June 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
What lies am I tempted to believe?
What falsehoods or half-truths do I tend to live my life by?
One of our pastors asked that first question in his sermon this morning. I’ve been asking the second in many of my talks and teachings over the past few years.
They’re great questions. Probing questions. Revealing questions.
They [...]
When Less is More
Posted in attitude, busyness, distractions, encouragement, growth, inner life, priorities, time management, value, worth, dignity on June 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
How’s that for an attention-getting title? We (in American culture) long for less complexity and greater simplicity in our lives!
I can think of so many ways and times when less is more:
Less humidity = more enjoyment of the weather (it’s really humid and hot here now)
Less stuff = more freedom from things and clutter
Less house [...]
