You know how sometimes you’re just going along in life when suddenly you are faced with something you never planned on—and do not want to deal with? Well, that’s what happened to me last week. I guess you could say I unexpectedly tripped and fell headfirst into a phishing hole. (Yes, the spelling is deliberate.) When I received a slightly suspicious-looking notice in my personal email account, I had…
Recently I‘ve been reading Mark Batterson’s book, Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge. He says when we make requests in prayer, we must leave the when and the how up to God. I agree. And I’d like to add that by leaving the when and the how in God’s hands, we take the risk he may not answer in the way we expect. Sometimes, the surprise is wonderful. Other times, well… May I invite you into my…
Recently I considered offering assistance to an acquaintance of mine. I was wrestling a bit with the decision because this person, while friendly, usually maintained a reserved distance. Her inner circle was probably already rallying around her. There was certainly no expectation of my help. Would she appreciate my offer? Besides, I had been helping someone else and was tired. Should I stick my neck out when I…
There are countless scientific studies, books, videos, and TED Talks intended to help people figure out what to say or not to say in order to have healthy relationships. The best guideline I ever read was penned by St. Paul. He was writing to the church he had founded in Ephesus. (Ephesians 4:15) I think it's important to check the greater context of a scripture passage, so here's…