My failed plans

I am great at making plans!  Good ones, too!  I spend time considering the pros and cons and weighing all my options.  I pray about it (although I do a lot more telling God about my plans than listening for his guidance).  Sometimes I ask people for advice (especially if I think they will say … Continue reading My failed plans

Who’s operating the controls?

Is God still at the controls, or did I take over again? This is a question I need to ask myself constantly.  I know that in order to succeed in a life lived for the Kingdom of God I must make sure that God is the one controlling my actions. I start every day handing … Continue reading Who’s operating the controls?

Godly Goal Setting

Goal setting... No matter what context, we seem to be regularly encouraged to set goals. You'll likely be asked more than once in your life, "What's your 5-year plan?" It seems a good idea to set goals.  To give yourself something to strive for. Sometimes my goal can be as simple as getting my house … Continue reading Godly Goal Setting