Archive | December, 2008
Give gifts like God
As I write this, it’s three days before Christmas. I’m still considering what to give. I have Christmas Eve obligations, so that cuts my shopping days down to two. More importantly though, I’ve been considering how to give rather than what to give. God gives gifts differently than we give gifts. God doesn’t expect a [...]
Continue reading...Grace is more than effort
18 December 2008
You’ve likely heard these definitions of grace: Grace = unmerited favor In simpler terms: Grace = getting what you don’t deserve Or applied biblically: Grace = a gift from God While I like each of these definitions for what they offer, I’d like to present a slightly different definition: Grace = more than effort I’ll [...]
Continue reading...How to ruin your reputation in 10 quick and painful steps
16 December 2008
It’s a shame that so few of you ever consider how to ruin your reputation. Let’s remedy that. Over the past week or more, I’ve become somewhat of an expert in this subject. So like any self-respecting self-reputation ruiner, I thought I’d share this knowledge with you. I’ve personally pushed each of these steps to [...]
Continue reading...Why you can’t solve problems
11 December 2008
“A problem well stated is a problem half solved.” – John Dewey You can’t solve problems because you don’t understand them. There you are. You’re stressed. You’re irritable. You’re trying to solve a problem. Take the classic problem of running out of sugar. To go along with the classic problem, the classic solution is to [...]
Continue reading...Do you neglect these 10 memory tips when listening to sermons?
4 December 2008
You know the feeling. You woke up early, dressed respectably, and drove to church – on a Sunday morning no less – to hear a sermon. Now, only a few hours later, you can’t recall even the slightest detail of what the pastor said. You’re ashamed to admit… You’ve forgotten the message Not only have [...]
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23 December 2008
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