Self-improvement – Page 32

My Limp

It may not be outwardly noticeable, but I walk with a limp. With every step I take, my limp reminds me of my vulnerability. It’s with me wherever I go. I can pretend it doesn’t exist, but that only slows me down further. My “limp” is my broken heart. My limp was actually self-inflicted, comingContinueContinue reading “My Limp”

It’s not fair.

Envy may be the ugliest emotion. It is the symptom of a deep spiritual infection in our hearts. The dictionary defines envy as a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck. Even the definition is ugly. Why do we care about what someone else has? Why is thatContinueContinue reading “It’s not fair.”

The Key

In my experience, forgiveness is not easy, but it’s the key that unlocks the door to fulfilling God’s mission for ourselves on Earth. We have to commit to self-mastery of forgiveness to clearly see our purpose and mesh it with our calling. Forgiving goes against our nature to fight back, harbor a hurt and haveContinueContinue reading “The Key”

Your Example

Exactly one year ago my son, Dallas, wanted to work for Chick-fil-A. Being only 14 years old, he was a little young, but he gave it a shot. I helped him by picking up the application, filling it out and coordinating the interview with the restaurant manager for him. As he interviewed, I waited inContinueContinue reading “Your Example”

Be a Neighbor

The late, great Fred Rogers treated everyone like a neighbor. I think most people interpret that word literally, i.e. a person living near or next door. https://youtu.be/FhwktRDG_aQ Won’t You Be My Neighbor (2018) Trailer Mr. Rogers, however, had a broader definition. To him, everybody is our neighbor. He humanized our world better than anybody inContinueContinue reading “Be a Neighbor”

Adversity, the Great Team Builder

This week, I’m writing on location at The SPIRE Center, a multi-sport complex in Geneva, OH. My daughter has taken up club volleyball and this is her first of many tournaments. I enjoy the change of pace from my normal Sunday morning routine. I’m also grateful for the beautiful fresh dusting of snow on theContinueContinue reading “Adversity, the Great Team Builder”

TEAM C

I’ve had the same license plate since 1998, TEAM C. Back then, I wanted COACH C, but it was unavailable in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I “settled” for TEAM C, and little did I know how prophetic it was. Twenty-two years later, TEAM C embodies my calling. Life has a specific design, a way inContinueContinue reading “TEAM C”

Capitalism’s Salt

Of all economic systems, capitalism has the most capacity for human prosperity. However, implicit to it’s promise is operating within a cultural framework that abounds in certain virtues, namely trust, honesty, commitment and accountability. As with any system that relies on human execution, it’s not perfect, however it’s better than any other economic system toContinueContinue reading “Capitalism’s Salt”

The Problem of Why

In his book, The Problem of Pain, C.S. Lewis says that pain plays an important role in the development of human character. Pain may lead someone to repent, but it also may lead them to bitterness. Hell exists for those who won’t repent no matter how great the pain. Simply stated, in hell God makesContinueContinue reading “The Problem of Why”

A Rhythm to Life

There’s a rhythm to life, a strong, regular, repeated pattern of doing the right thing at the right time. Every minute of every day, we are either in or out of rhythm. I gained a true appreciation for this a few days ago as I rang in the new year. Testimony #1 In October, IContinueContinue reading “A Rhythm to Life”