Self-sufficiency vs. God-sufficiency

June 13, 2011 | 8 comments

Are you self-sufficient or God-sufficient? Self-sufficiency is such a highly prized quality among millions of people that questioning its legitimacy may sound heretical. But there is a point where self-sufficiency can become a heavy weight to carry. What does the

The Piano Stairs

June 10, 2011 | 4 comments

Do you have fun in life? I hope so. It’s all a matter of choosing the right set of stairs to walk up. Some people like to always choose the “easy way,” rather than put a little effort into their

Annual Meeting

June 9, 2011 | 13 comments

I was in Boston for the Annual Meeting of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, held last Monday. It was a good chance to catch the current perspective of the administration, hear what the pressing issues were and consider how to

Responding to other people’s errors

June 8, 2011 | 5 comments

Do you ever get steaming angry at people who make poor judgments or mistakes? The anger may feel wholly justified, because after all, the human mind reasons, “They screwed up, and I don’t like it! They deserve to suffer for

Be prepared

June 7, 2011 | 6 comments

It’s crucial to be prepared to receive the blessings God is sending your way if you want to experience those benefits to the fullest. This lesson was brought home to me on the tennis court recently. To play your best on