Month: March 2011

Well Done

“I saw the people slipping away from me.” 1 Samuel 13:11 NRSV “Pleasing others all the time is an unreasonable goal and an imposing task.” My thoughts today are about “well done.” Of course, you want approval; who doesn’t? You truly need a healthy dose of affirmation and approval to […]

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The Art of Hospitality

“Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.” 1 Peter 4:9 NKJV “In the act of serving don’t neglect the gracious art of hospitality.” My thoughts today are about the “art of hospitality.” Hospitality is a fine art in relationships. How would you describe it? Think of a time when you […]

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An Eloquent Life

“I try to find common ground . . so I might bring them to Christ.” 1 Corinthians 9.22 NLT “Seeing an example is better than hearing an explanation.” My thoughts today are about “an eloquent life.” There is a growing distance between today’s increasingly secular culture and the counter-culture of […]

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