purple jacket lady
I was at the drug store yesterday, in line for a prescription, and a woman in a purple jacket melted down…. just… went to pieces right there in the prescription line. “I can’t DO THIS ANYMORE!” She screamed at the stunned cashier, who blinked quickly while everyone stood there staring, watching Purple Jacket Lady hurtle [...]
i am afraid
“Please Lord.” I pray as I step on the scale. I expect a little gain today. I’ve plateaued, but yesterday we went out to eat. Every time I go out to eat I gain. It’s either real gain or sodium gain (which goes away the next morning), but even the sodium gain though temporary is [...]
the greater gift
I wander conference halls in a blissful daze, happy just to share elbow space with some of the premier Christian woman leaders of my generation. With every beat of my heart, I sense confirmation that I belong here. Four years of anticipation have served well to prepare me for workshops and networking connections. Four years [...]
i’m a wimp
Yesterday, I was a big wimp. My wife, being the warrior that she is, climbed out of my car confidently and faced her fears head on. “Text me when you’re done,” I said and drove away. Yes, like a sissy. As I made my getaway, leaving her behind, I made excuses. “It’s just too pretty [...]
courageous in calling [the story He's telling]
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If I’m a part of the story you are telling I need to be courageous about my calling My calling to play the part assigned to the character you formed for me Why are we so afraid to step out of the margin? Why are we so afraid to dream with You, write the vision [...]
[management by God] the secret of your success
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Recently I’ve been in some conversations around what it takes to be successful in the workplace, and it always seems people have different ideas as to what it takes. Some say it’s important to manage your image, others say it’s simply hard work that helps you rise to the top. However, I’ve seen (and experienced) [...]
perfect love, imperfect fear
Remember that time when you were a kid? You know… that time that you and some other kids (friends, siblings, whatever…) were horsing around and something broke. It wasn’t even your fault, but when dad came to see what happened you just knew that you were in trouble. Oh boy, was your dad mad! His nose flared [...]
[dillon burroughs] on dealing with failure in evangelism
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In this portion of the discussion one student brings up questions about feelings of failure after unsuccessful attempts at evangelism. Dillon addresses the concerns by sharing two important things to remember: Learn from it. Don’t give up. Dillon continues by pointing out that many people will learn a great deal about our faith before we [...]
