Faith

Pain Can be a Good Thing

September 14, 2011

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…

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Donald Miller | Brian Nagel

Expectations

January 13, 2011

“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…

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Frances Chan | Brian Nagel

The Balance Beam

December 21, 2010

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,…

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Hope and Expectations

November 1, 2010

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,…

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