“Beware the barrenness of a busy life” – Socrates. This quote came through my email recently, courtesy of a CPA firm management consultant whose blog I’ve been following for a few years. The timing struck me as perhaps a bit ironic – or possibly God’s timing as I’m currently the busiest I have been for…
Month: February 2022
Expectations
“I decided to walk out to the edge of the sea and head north to look for seals, knowing that if I did that, and whether I saw seals or not, all kinds of other things would cross my path. I knew that, because they always do. “ – Jim Crumley, The Nature of Autumn,…
Psalm 107
As I read through the Bible, particularly the Psalms, familiar chapters and passages feel almost like friends. There’s always something new that I hadn’t seen before, no matter how many times I’ve read it. Every time I read Psalm 107 though, I’m struck by the beautiful picture of the Lord’s goodness, providence, and faithfulness. What…
Progress
“Slow progress is still progress.” “Your direction is more important than your speed.” “Slow progress is better than no progress.” These are just a few of the quotes I’ve heard most recently that relate to keeping perspective when it comes to growth. I’m not going to rain on that parade; I’m just going to add…