Is there the belief that there is a basic thread of holiness that permeates all things and people? Or, is the belief one of cynicism that people are corrupt, and the world is hopeless? Clearly, both sides can be argued, but where do we most often default? For me, and for far too long, I …
Author: SDG
Never Cornered
Ever felt cornered? What’s the response and reaction to when that feeling surrounds you? I have recently realized just how long I have lived, and operated this way. There is a scene in the movie, “The Grey” with Liam Neeson that struck me. The movie in many ways seems to be about man against himself, …
“Human Wheels”
Reflecting over this past year, and looking ahead to the new opportunities and challenges before us, I couldn’t help but share some of the impressions upon my heart. Primarily the call, need, and desire for “leadership”. And this doesn’t mean “bosses”. Bosses may have employees, but that in no way makes them a leader. For …
Freedom To Play
I saw a show once that told the story of a bomb detecting dog. He was trained from a pup to sniff out bombs and was helpful in various war zones. However, one day this brave dog became frightened at the slightest sounds. He could no longer perform his duties and was retired. A dog …
Which Way?
We may wonder which way is the best way to go at various times in our life. Or at least I do. Maybe it’s simply directions to a location, a career decision, and/or a choice to make about whether or not to do a particular act. None of us want to intentionally go any other …
Lies To Self
I love the verse in Psalm 119:29 that says, “keep me from lying to myself”. How often I have and continue to do this - but oh how grateful I am for the truth. It truly sets us free - even from our own lies. Lies that we aren’t good enough, lies that we don’t …
Expanding In Joyful Expectancy
It’s so hard to wait on something we don’t yet have. However, instead of getting frustrated, impatient, and running ahead of God’s timing to make things happen quicker, there’s so much wisdom imbedded in life to teach us the profound goodness and blessings of waiting. Christmas presents are a wonderful example of this. We wait …
Rediscovering A Heart At Play
As children we naturally know how to play. You don’t have to teach a child what play is, or how to laugh - it’s just comes to them as natural as breathing. However, the older we get and the more doses of reality we take in, something happens to our wholesome ability to play well. …
New Beginnings
New beginnings invite us to experience a fresh start with new opportunities, adventures, relationships, and even challenges. And who doesn’t appreciate a good challenge? Though there is risk of failure, there is also the enjoyment of being in the game, choosing to dance, and to pursue the potential victories. Yet, it’s the risk and fear …
The True You?
One of the greatest gifts God gives His children is a deeper knowledge about themselves. Many of us pick up pieces of personalities throughout our life and paste them to ourself in a makeshift kind of collage that presents to the world how we wish to be known. It’s a tattoo that displays attitude, appearance, …
