Wednesday, April 30, 2008
ouch!
Got me thinking (I don't do that often) about what I say and now that it hurts to talk I'm much more intentional about what I say. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise. Too often we don't think enough about what we are going to say and just blurt something out.
I guess my application is - learn to think before you speak. We've all heard that before and we all know it but I've been chewing food for a lot of years and still bit my tongue.
Monday, April 28, 2008
the circus is in town
Friday, April 25, 2008
popsicles & prayer
I feel helpless. She has a fever and just wants to lay on the couch, watch TV and rest and eat popsicles!
I wish I could do something or switch places with her. It's difficult as a dad to sit back and watch your child be sick.
So, I pray for her and hold her and pray some more. There's somethig about praying for your child and the incredible bond it develops. I'm sure the prayer works but I'll keep feeding her popsicles too!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
dream big
Monday, April 21, 2008
Sleeping Dogs
Ever once in a while something happens and you wonder why in the world you did "that" or said "it." You wish you could take "that" or "it" back but you can't. So you're left with a choice.
How do you make "it" better? Because let's be honest we've all done or said something that we know we should not have but the real test of wisdom is what do you do AFTER the sleeping dog is awake.
And how do you make "it" better in the long run?
I think the most important thing I've discovered is to learn how to pray about your next step.
From Moses to Nehemiah to Paul we see how when a circumstance has the potential to get ugly prayer is crucial.
When we pray, we get God's perspective on the situation and more importantly His desired outcome. ABW verse: We SHUT UP and let God work.
When we just react, we get our perspective on the situation and try to get our desired outcome, which is usually trying to prove how right I am and how wrong you are! ABW verse: We ignore God and make a the mess even worse.
So this week if you happen to do "that" or say "it" remember God can make "it" better or you can make it worse.
Monday, April 14, 2008
12 years!
And oh...to my faithful readers - I didn't forget the roses...