Life and hope are closely connected. Let’s consider how these are expressed by the ancient parable of a living dog, dead lion. Dominance is Temporal We’re familiar with the concept of peak earning years. At some point, our power and influence in our career will taper off unless we choose to exit at our peak. […]
In evangelical circles, submission is a familiar topic. But, what does submit mean anyway? Let’s discuss. Ok, who cares? Let’s discuss how New Testament writers handle the topic of submission. Despite our fixation on a single aspect – – wives being submissive – – the term is used in a number of contexts. In the […]
At best, significant change is challenging. Let’s look at a template for life’s transitions. A Midlife Crisis My midlife was preceded by seven lean years. That is, years in which I struggled to make any meaningful progress in my career. Actually, there were some occasional ups, but mostly there were downs. Especially in regard to […]
What does confidence look like to you? Well, here’s my take on that question. Here’s One Extreme For some, confidence is loud. Dynamic. The superhero! Actually, it looks like a life lived by overcoming all opposition and winning all battles. To me, that description pushes to the edge of arrogant overconfidence. Why? Because it fails […]
Living in balance is good for us, but what are the aspects of a balanced life? What does balance mean? We like the concept of living in balance. It sounds like we’re never rushed. And never overwhelmed. You know, calm waters and smooth sailing. Ha! Those descriptors don’t often fit the reality most people face. […]
