Let's see, we started this examination of Richard Foster's controlling principles of simplicity on January 19 ... there are ten principles so I should have wrapped up the posts last week. I've learned another lesson about simplicity and blogging: When life gets crazy, roll with it and hope your readers are still around!! Today, we'll look at the eighth principle outlined by Foster in Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth: Obey Jesus' instructions about plain, honest ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Self Control
December 29, 2006 Scott’s in the hospital – since Wednesday. I’m stressed out and not managing very well, at least not like I’d like to. I wish I had more composure – so that even when I’m stressed, I could still manage to keep it together. Lord, take care of my husband, He’s Yours – I know that. I’m scared to lose him, scared of life without him – but I DO trust You. I believe, Lord, help my unbelief. A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Words
November 17, 2005 A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought to be wise when they keep silent; when they keep their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. Proverbs 17:27-28 Two ears, one mouth … listen more, speak less … Just because I think it, doesn’t mean I have to say it!!! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Honestly, this remains a challenge for me … and as I prepare to head to Relevant this weekend, I’m even more mindful of the need to ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Be quiet!
February 15, 2007 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge; but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. Proverbs 15:2 This is me. God, I am sick of being this person … gushing – ALWAYS talking, NEVER listening. I am desire more of You, LESS of me. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Sometimes the lesson takes a lifetime … this one is seems to be that sort of lesson in my life. Be quiet … listen … be polite. I really am a work in progress … even if sometimes the progress is awful slow. Living in the ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: The Mouth
September 10, 2008 Don’t talk too much, for it fosters sin. Be sensible and turn off the flow. The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of the fool is worthless. Proverbs 10:19-20 NLT Ouch! This one still gets me every month. Reminds me of James 1:19 – quick to listen, SLOW to speak. God, this one is hard … so hard. My filter stinks! Please help me learn to be cautious to guard my speech. I want to be sensible. I just need to learn to be quiet … just because I ... [Read More]
