(The following is the November 2 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read James 1 and pay close attention to verses 19-20.) How often have you failed to listen to others adequately? When have you spoken in anger and later regretted it? Our failure to listen well and our inclination …
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Anger: Sometimes Righteous but Usually Not
(The following is the January 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 21 and pay close attention to verses 12-13.) Do you recall and regret times when you acted in anger? Emotional or physical scars inflicted by others may linger, spawning continuing anger – an emotion …
What I Would Do Different As a Dad If I Had the Chance
My two sons have been out on their own for many years. The oldest, Brian, lives in Folly Beach, South Carolina where he loves his life and work. The youngest, Jason, lives in Louisville with his wife and two-year-old daughter. He and I work for the same company. I have many reasons to be thankful …
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“…And the Wisdom to Know the Difference”
A few months ago, my daily lesson learned blog post was on the subject "Don't Fret What You Can't Control." It was inspired by a long traffic jam on Interstate 75 returning to Louisville from a visit with my son in South Carolina. Mentioned in that post was the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity …
The Worst Mistakes I’ve Made As An Employee
I believe in the value of sharing mistakes I've made in the hope that others may benefit from my experience and avoid making those same mistakes. To that end, I thought it might be good to reflect on poor choices I've made in various roles across multiple companies and post about them here. The list …
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