Right now I'm really busy. This weekend I will officiate at a wedding, preach a sermon, and then carry out my pastoral duties at a funeral... the funeral of a friend. This busy weekend comes right in the middle of a teaching series I am doing at church called, "Making Space." As I am preparing to … Continue reading Stop worrying about your clothes
Marriage
The key to success – and anyone can do it
Yesterday I swung by Books-A-Million and picked up a couple of books! Lately I've been reading/thinking about this idea, "The important stuff requires daily attention." That's my simple way of saying what lots of really smart people have been saying for a long time. Anyhow, the book I picked up was Coach Wooden's Greatest Secret (The … Continue reading The key to success – and anyone can do it
How to “fit things in”
A couple of weeks ago I was talking with a friend who is trying to figure out "How to fit it all in." That's something I'm fairly conversant with... fitting things in. Sherri (aka "The lovely and talented Mrs. Peterson) and I have this conversation regularly, and overall, we do a decent job of it. … Continue reading How to “fit things in”
What a husband who just lost his wife told me today…
This is Kelvin and Mary... Mary died last Thursday. This morning I ate breakfast with Kelvin. We talked mostly about Mary. Kelvin told me something that I need to tell you. He told me that I could. "Don't fight over the little things." That's what Kelvin said. So she forgot to pay a bill. Don't fight over … Continue reading What a husband who just lost his wife told me today…
Stop “playing small”
"Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you." Steven Pressfield Oh my! How liberating those two sentences are! It's okay to be good! It's okay to be REAL good! It's okay to be the best! No need for shame. No … Continue reading Stop “playing small”
Intensity
What if we brought the same level of intensity to meaningful things (e.g. spiritual, physical) as we do to meaningless things (TV shows, games)? What would happen if you were as determined to go to the gym as you are to see your favorite TV show? What would happen if you were as determined to … Continue reading Intensity
2 meetings that will save your marriage
Recently some friends of ours got a divorce. "The Ladies" (i.e. our girls) were asking why. As I began to think through the dynamics that led to this divorce, and most divorces, I came to this conclusion... I think most, if not all, marriage problems could be addressed and resolved through two weekly meetings. Ready? Weekly … Continue reading 2 meetings that will save your marriage
“Honey, I locked the keys in the car.”
Last week Sherri had a rough week. She ran out of gas in the parking lot of the grocery store and had to call me to get gas in her van. Two days later she locked her keys in the van at the mall and had to call me to bring the spare key. Both … Continue reading “Honey, I locked the keys in the car.”
14 years with one amazing lady
Today Sherri and I celebrate 14 years of marriage! I continue to be impressed with my bride. She is a strong leader with the gift of wisdom. She is patient and persistent. You'd be amazed at how she manages a house with six kids! She is "low maintenance." Never whining or complaining she always finds … Continue reading 14 years with one amazing lady
Now THIS is a love letter
Right now I'm reading "Dutch - a Memoir of Ronald Reagan" by his official biographer, Edmund Morris. In this book, Morris refers to a love note written by the President to the First Lady. It's a good one! My dear first lady... I could offer you my heart but I'd have to get it back … Continue reading Now THIS is a love letter
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