Here we are, finally on Way #52. For some of you, this may be the first blog post of mine you’ve read. Others of you have traveled with me through this series— thank you! And though a listing of the “ways” will end with this one, the journey to live for the glory of God (the intended focus of all my blog posts) will continue until the day we see Jesus. This series began with a specific verse, ... View Post
Way #35 – The Greatest Hurdle You May Ever Face
She was a two-time competitor in the Olympic Games. She ran the hurdles. Her long legs not only ran fast, they could jump high. She leapt over barriers impassable for most of us, doing so at a speed unmatched by most people in the world. But the hurdles lining the Olympic track aren’t the only ones she’s overcome in her life. She’d been sexually abused by a significant adult in her life. Her ... View Post
Way #28 – The Good Life
How do you define “the good life”? What is it and how do you get it? I did an internet search on this very question. Here’s what I found: “When I was 19 I thought the good life was having a boyfriend, having a good time, partying, having nice clothes. Now that I am 51, it is much different. I would say: being free of pain, accepting yourself the way you are but always being ready to learn and ... View Post
Way #5 – The Most Important Prayer We May Ever Pray
I recently had a new revelation of a very familiar passage of Scripture, one that has affected me in profound ways. It’s changing how I pray. It’s changing what I pray for. It’s a way to glorify God that you can implement right now — wherever you are — whatever you are doing. Having grown up in a Christian home, I memorized the Lord’s Prayer as a child: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed ... View Post