There’s a different flavor to this entry – much more personally vulnerable than usual, but hopefully helpful to those facing a similar situation.Alteration, modification, variation, transformation, adjustment, amendment. I like all of these words better than plain old “change”. More syllables somehow gives a sense of fluidity and even feels gentler verbalizing than the abrupt [...]
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4 Things the Seahawks Taught this 12
I am a Seahawks fan. (Don’t let that make you go away – there’s a good application coming!) They became a franchise when I was a freshman in high school, about 60 miles south of Seattle. I was born and raised rooting for the Dallas Cowboys back in their glory days. It was hard moving [...]
Adjustments Along the Way
Earlier this year I got a new vehicle – I went from a sedan to an SUV. There were definitely some adjustments to be made. The simple act of putting the key into the ignition and turning the engine on was no longer one smooth move. It took me almost a week to get used [...]
There’s Nothing Wrong with New Year’s Resolutions
There's absolutely nothing wrong with making New Year's Resolutions. A resolution is simply a firm decision, a determination to change something. Nothing wrong with that... but don't leave it at that. Doing two simple things will take it out of the realm of mere intention: Tie your resolution to the purpose God has for your [...]
When That “Someone Else” Is You
The definition of “better” includes being more pleasing, acceptable, or of greater quality, usefulness, or suitability than something else. While it’s a good thing to be acceptable, useful and suitable – the trouble comes in trying to be better than something else. And, let’s face it, we’re typically trying to be better than someone else. It’s a [...]
Getting Out of Your Own Way – Part 6 of 6
In order to fully pursue the purpose God has placed on our lives, we are looking at how to avoid self-defeating behaviors. Each week for six weeks we’re looking at one of the following: To get out of you own way, you need to remember… 1. …your identity 2. …what you are doing 3. …your [...]
Getting Out of Your Own Way – Part 5 of 6
In order to fully pursue the purpose God has placed on our lives, we are looking at how to avoid self-defeating behaviors. Each week for six weeks we’re looking at one of the following: To get out of you own way, you need to remember… 1. …your identity 2. …what you are doing 3. …your [...]