That’s the thing… isn’t it. Applying what we learn. But what does that mean? James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,… said it straight up… “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow…
Some People Hate Labels; Lapels; and Lollygaggers… which are you?
Me? I like labels; I like lapels; and I know how to lollygag, on purpose. I call it “to mosey”. Getting to know yourself, I’m finding, is hard work. We really don’t know how to label our emotions when we start… so everything is just…
Understand? How Can I? Unless Someone Explains It To Me; Shows Me; Or Gives Me a Schematic?
When the kids were growing up we had a saying in our house. Still do. All of our kids participated in sports at some level throughout their school days. And at some point would be struggling with practice, understanding a new scheme, or struggling getting…
What’s The Worst That Can Happen?
The “SUCCESS” books tell you, “At some point you just have to trust your gut.” My gut said, “Hit it with a hammer.” The problem? I was working on a steering linkage for a boat my son has. It’s a straight forward set up. The…
Define Failure To Achieve Success: Targets, Goals and To Do’s!
Defining success is hard. I didn’t realize defining failure was even harder. Failure Online dictionary: 1. lack of success 2. the omission of expected or required action Wikipedia: “Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective… it may be…
Stop and Think… When Do You Finally Trust Something?
I’ve been using Romans Ch. 5 as a study guide, looking into my personal character, beliefs, and manliness. Focusing on Verses 1 thru 5. And drilling down on the specific verses, starting with the end of verse 2, 3 and 4. “And we rejoice in…
Coffee? No, Put The Blame On
I want to blame something for my current state of inability to gain any momentum with my writing. Or what I perceive to be an inability at the moment. A part of me is also avoiding something… not sure what exactly… I feel if I…
Know Yourself. Then What? The Purpose of Self Knowledge; Self Awareness, and Self Worth
In my personal journey, I’ve been traveling down the road of “Self Awareness Avenue,” but it’s not a nice, winding, two lane country road… easy to learn… it seems to resemble an eight lane super highway… very busy, very congested, a cacophony of chaos… with…
Apples & Trees; Like Mother Like Daughter; You Are Your Fathers Son
When we think “icon,” our minds tend to go towards “famous.” But in the definition, and etymology below, “famous,” is never mentioned. When I think of my “icons,” I think of John Wayne; Bruce Lee; and Mohammad Ali, in that order. The Lone Ranger, and…
If The Foundation is Solid… how often do you check it?
In Wisconsin? Every spring. What about you? What about your personal foundation? I have this “do over” “re-visit” “re-brand” thought recurring lately. Time to “circle back” or better yet, take a walk around the foundation. If Christ is my cornerstone, and is set, then how…