Tag: mediocrity

High Standards

“Whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Colossians 3:17 NIV. Passionately protest mediocrity. My thoughts and comments today are about “high standards.” Standards are important to a worthwhile life. Standards provide a benchmark – a standard of excellence against which […]

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Pain and Passion

“In pain you shall bear children, yet your desire shall be for your husband.” Genesis 3:16 NRSV “The person with a clear passion finds a reason to rise above their pain.” My thoughts today are about “pain and passion.” The verse today suggests a reality that every person will eventually […]

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Good enough Is Not Good Enough

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God.” Philippians 3:14 KJV “Average and adequate are not words that you should allow to describe you.” My thoughts today are that “good enough is not good enough.” The culture of today feels more comfortable with mediocrity, […]

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