Pain Can be a Good Thing
It’s not often I create a post just to share someone else’s thoughts (that’s what Twitter is for, right?), but one of my favorite authors wrote a piece recently that really spoke to me. “…I’ve learned the only way life can actually get better is if I face reality, face my mistakes and liabilities and somehow correct or at least acknowledge them.” (full post here) How true is it that very often our first reaction to mistakes and shortcomings is to place the blame on something, someone, or some circumstance rather that just simply acknowledge that yup, it...
Read MoreExpectations
“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are. And when you stop expecting material possessions to complete you, you’d be surprised at how much pleasure you get in material possessions. And when you stop expecting God to end all your troubles, you’d be surprised how much you like spending time with God.” ~ Donald Miller, from his book, “A Million Miles in a Thousand...
Read MoreThe Balance Beam
It’s been a little while since my last post, with the busyness of life and work taking its hold on me. During this time, I’ve found that I’ve had many philosophical discussions with myself. Whether this is good or bad, we can figure out another day, but my point is that in times of busyness, I think it’s good to question why. “Question everything” is a statement my generation is comfortable with. The problem lies with where that questioning takes us. Beyond just simply questioning, one must approach the Why discussion with the purpose of objectively...
Read MoreHope and Expectations
I’m currently reading A Million Miles in 1000 Years by Donald Miller, one of my favorite authors. I’ve also read a couple of his other efforts: Blue Like Jazz and Searching for God Knows What. I’ve appreciated his down-to-earth, conversational style of writing. I’m drawn to his sometimes blunt and open-book thought process on life, spirituality, and Christianity. A Million Miles is about Miller’s venture into filmmaking, offering insight into the writing process and how it translates to real life – and real stories. Below is a quote that has...
Read MoreThe Start of Something New
Change is gonna come. A line so often used from one of the better songs ever written, but I have really taken a hold onto that ideal as of late. I have a sense – more than I ever have before in my life – that something is about to happen. Something good. This sense has inspired me to take a more consistent approach to social media. It has inspired me to think a little more deeply about why I do what I do, where I spend my time, and how much I value the different things in my life. Good things are happening at home, at work, at church. And I know this is just the beginning. If...
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