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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
