A few years ago, I asked a friend of mine, “When does temptation ever end?” I suppose that on one level, it never does end. Do any of these temptations sound familiar? The temptation to insist upon a soft, risk-free life. The temptation to power. Life is only good when I get my way, whether… Continue reading The 10 Temptations
Category: 10 Characteristics
10 Useful Places
These are in no particular order. These are ten of the most useful pieces of software or sites I have found. 1. Backpack is a very useful tool for personal organization. If you follow David Allen’s Getting Things Done, it can be very useful and adaptable. I have been using this for about two months.… Continue reading 10 Useful Places
Ten Characteristics of The Real Deal
What does it mean to be the real deal? What does it mean to be an authentic person? I really think it is important to wrestle with these questions. Yet so often, our time and energy is spent talking about what we (I) want: I want to travel … I want to purchase … I… Continue reading Ten Characteristics of The Real Deal
10 Ways to Bless Your Children (Part 2)
Perhaps you have children. Your children may be small, adolescents, or they may be married and have a mortgage of their own. I have two children. They are now 23 and 19. I continue to be their dad. It is the same role, but the work of being a dad is a little different when… Continue reading 10 Ways to Bless Your Children (Part 2)
10 Ways to Bless Your Children (Part 1)
Do you have children? Little children? Adolescent children? Adult children? Or maybe you have no children at all. (In fact, you may be thinking, "I’m barely out of childhood myself!") I’m thinking about some ways to bless your children. You can probably think of others. 1. Love them anyway. Yes I know you love them. … Continue reading 10 Ways to Bless Your Children (Part 1)
Ten Characteristics of a Gracious Person
Gracious … Now I like that word. Not a Terrell Owens or Randy Moss word. No, this word is reserved for people who recognize that they are privileged to receive what they have been given. A gracious person is wonderful just to be around. So what is a gracious person? A gracious person is… Continue reading Ten Characteristics of a Gracious Person
10 Qualities of a Wise Parent (2 of 2)
(These are the remaining six qualities. The first four were posted a few days ago) Wise Parents Don’t Try to Fill Their Own Emptiness by Using Their Children You’ve seen him. He’s the Dad who pushes his son. He is almost living vicariously through his son. He goes ballistic with the coaches. He… Continue reading 10 Qualities of a Wise Parent (2 of 2)
10 Qualities of a Wise Parent (Part 1 of 2)
Raising a child is one of the most difficult and challenging things I have ever attempted to do. Yes, there can be much pleasure and joy to be experienced with children. However, it is very hard work. We don’t all come to this work with the same tools. Some parents grew up in wonderful,… Continue reading 10 Qualities of a Wise Parent (Part 1 of 2)
10 Characteristics of a Gracious Person
Gracious…Now I like that word. Not a Terrell Owens or Randy Moss word. No, this word is reserved for people who recognize that they are privileged to receive what they have been given. A gracious person is wonderful just to be around. So what is a gracious person? A gracious person is slow… Continue reading 10 Characteristics of a Gracious Person
Top Ten Characteristics of a Good Parent (Conclusion)
The following are concluding characteristics of good parents. You probably have in mind something I’ve missed. At the moment, these are my top ten. (The other five were in the last post). A good parent prays for his/her children. One of he greatest privileges I have as a parent is to pray for my children. … Continue reading Top Ten Characteristics of a Good Parent (Conclusion)