There are places in life where we stop and look at the signposts, where have I been and where am I headed. Turning 70 is one of those times. Here are some things I recognize that I have learned and some things I am still working on.
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6/19/23 MondayMatters: part 3 of Marriage Musts
https://youtu.be/jHtVz2kEYG8 Finally we finish three weeks of marriage musts, the things I believe are essential after 45 years. Here’s a complete list: 1. Gravity is stronger than synergy. Fight against it. 2. Be consistently intentional about space and time. 3. Foster mutual respect and admiration. 4. Never stop learning about yourself and each other.… Continue Reading
5/29/23 MondayMatters: Humility
It’s hard to talk about. As soon as I “teach” about humility I come across as prideful and arrogant. But humility is vital to becoming happier, healthier, and a little bit holier. Here are some thoughts (humbly) on humility. https://youtu.be/0eQ_jiNtpMU Continue Reading
Experiencing the Experience
I wrote this a couple of years ago. I was prompted to post it again by the visit this weekend of our friends, Dave and Nancy Maute. We relived a lot of experiences in the last 48 hours. When I was young, very young, I loved playing baseball. I don’t think I was ever really… Continue Reading
5/15/23 MondayMatters: Tackling Toxic Relationships
The Bible says, “Where 2 or 3 are gathered together, one of them will be bunkers.” Well, okay, it doesn’t say that but it should. It is just a given that if you are involved with enough people you will find yourself in a relationship now and then that is unhealthy and unhappy. How do… Continue Reading
4/10/23 MondayMatters: Holding on to Hope
Sometimes hope is a pipe dream, little more than a shot in the dark, thinking maybe you will hit something that probably isn’t there anyway. But there is a different kind of Hope that is the very bedrock of what we believe. Hope can be a desperate wish for some impossible results. Hope can… Continue Reading
4/3/23 MondayMatters: Theology of Suffering
“After you have suffered a little while” St. Peter says. Jesus says, “In this world you will have trouble.” If life teaches us anything, it teaches us about suffering. So how do we “suffer” well? Here are 7 “bumper stickers” to look at when you are facing hard, difficult times. https://youtu.be/ztl6zExdd-k Look for a full… Continue Reading
3/27/23 MondayMatters: The Ups and Downs of Ups and Downs
https://youtu.be/lwLkh2GdV9o We all go through mood swings. We drop from the mountaintop to the valley at the drop of a hat. Why is that? And more importantly, how do we climb out of the pit? Here are some thoughts about how to raise your mood. Continue Reading
3/20/23 MondayMatters: Mighty Men (or Women) of God
We had a men’s retreat this weekend with 30 mighty men of God. But what makes them that? It’s not because they are perfect. Here are some observations about being and becoming a man or woman that’s mighty in God’s sight. https://youtu.be/fR9dR30UTFI Continue Reading
3/6/23 MondayMatters: Relationships
We are made better by them, we long for them, we are constantly seeking them, and yet…relationships remain one of the greatest challenges of our human condition. Here’s a word about relationships. https://youtu.be/2a7QpcLDRL8 Continue Reading