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)
15 Catch the [...]
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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 »
A Quote to Ponder
Posted in art & creativity, priorities, time management, wonder on July 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A man should
hear a little music,
read a little poetry,
and see a fine picture every day of his life,
in order that worldly cares
may not obliterate
the sense of the beautiful
which God has implanted
in the human soul.~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe [...]
Enjoy the Journey
Posted in busyness, direction, growth, priorities, purpose, time management on July 21, 2007 | 5 Comments »
I celebrated my 47th birthday last week.
Birthdays, for me, prompt self-assessment and reflection. Where am I? Where am I headed? Who have I become, and who am I becoming? Who do I want to be? How do I want to live my life.
Now, well into my middle years, I can finally say, “I think I’m [...]
Let Go and Live!
Posted in growth, inner life, pain & suffering, peace, priorities, refuge in God, trust on July 11, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Surrender produces growth.
I wish I could remember that.
I wish I could convince my heart, mind, and soul of the constant truth of that statement.
I wish I could just…let go.
But it’s not that easy. Especially when everything in me screams…
what about me?
what about my interests?
what about my reputation?
what about my pain?
what about my wants, hopes, and [...]
My Kingdom for [Some Sleep]!
Posted in attitude, encouragement, humility, inner life, priorities, trust, women on June 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Okay, I’ll admit it; I’m a bit droopy today.
Well, maybe more than a bit: I was up all night (literally) working (my choice, not mandatory).
I can’t do that anymore. I should know better.
I’m getting (gasp) too old! All-nighters wreck havoc with my metabolism and my migraines.
I could handle staying up all night, no problem, in [...]
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 [...]
Glimmers of Grace
Posted in attitude, encouragement, growth, hope, inner beauty, inner life, peace, priorities, refuge in God, trust, wonder on June 16, 2007 | 2 Comments »
It’s been a rough week somewhere (adapting Alan Jackson’s It’s Five O’clock Somewhere).
It’s been a rough week here, too. For me, on one level, yes, but not nearly as much as it has been for people I love and care about. For some, it’s been the heartbreak of managing difficult life adjustments (kids graduating, for [...]
The Importance of Pauses
Posted in busyness, direction, meaning, priorities, purpose, time management on June 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Read the following:
imnotsureifyouregoingtobeabletomakesenseofthisparagraphbutatleastyoumightgiveitatrywithoutcapitallettersorpunctuationthesewordsmakelittlesensetheyneedcapitalizationspacingparagraphsandotherpunctuationforthewordstobecomereadableandforustomakesenseofthem.
I suspect the paragraph above will seem difficult to read and decipher. It maybe confusing, too. If, however, I insert the necessary spaces between the words, add correct punctuation, and capitalize letters as needed, the paragraph becomes readable. Now try it:
I’m not sure if you’re going to be able to make sense [...]
