Weight Training
Weight training makes you stronger, but too much weight can injure you. Even carrying a weight you’re strong enough to lift can injure you if you carry it for too…
Slow But Don’t Stop
“It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” (Confucius) Running has never been easy for me. Never been fast. Some good runs here and…
Invisible?
Do you ever feel invisible? I’m not talking literally, like superhero-ring-of-power-invisibility-cloak type of invisible. I’m talking the type of invisible you feel when others fail to notice you in…
Applying Personality Profiles
Personality Profiles Over the past 20 years or so, I’ve taken at least three different types of personality profile assessments. They all provide the same, basic information, just different wording.…
Social Connection… Not Easy But Best
Because introversion is a dominant part of my personality, I used to believe I did not need much social interaction. In fact, I once bragged I could go days without…
Life Themes, Part 2
Life Themes This is a long post. Evaluating a year should take some time. Does for me anyway. Not only do I need to go through this process for myself,…
Full Commitment
Cultural Commitment Ask almost anyone over the age of 60 about commitment, and they’ll tell of a time when, “Your word was your bond.” If asked, they’ll explain that if…
A Higher Standard
If you are truly Playing to Win, you must learn to seize God-ordained opportunity, work hard and stay humble, and develop a laser focus for God. Missionary Jim Elliot captured this mindset when he…
Playing to Win Instead of Playing to Not Lose
Playing to Not Lose Sports commentators often discuss how teams need to decide to “play to win” instead of simply “playing to not lose.” In football, it’s the difference between…
5 Habits for Getting and Staying in Shape
The New Testament uses a variety of athletic metaphors to describe the life of a Christian. These references were certainly understood by those to whom the letter was written since…