Living Intentionally Grateful

Living Intentionally Grateful

Greeting me with a smile, my friend announced with conviction, “I think I should focus on the positive things. I need to be more grateful for the good that is happening.” Considering the discussion, I began imagining what it might be like if we—God’s...

The Promise of the First Beatitude

http://a.images.blip.tv/Art21-KimsoojaABeggarWomanAHomelessWoman316.jpg She stood near the street corner not far from a Kwik-Way gas pump–a crude cardboard sign in her hands.  Please help. Money needed.  The hastily written words left no space for pretense.  The...
Living Intentionally Grateful

A Spiritual Heckler

The heckler hurled insults at anyone within range–the coach, ref, and players.  Consumed by the moment, he lost sight of a parent’s role as supporter.  He arrogantly assumed a position of superiority–negating the expertise and value of others. At...