The highest point or state; culmination. And so we come to the zenith of the A to Z challenge. I leave with you a scene from Mr. Holland’s Opus. (If you don’t have a lot of time, watch minutes 4-5:45). What we think is the most important measure of our life, may not be so. What really matters? If you […]
Category Archives: A to Z 2012
Y is for Yo-Yo
Yo-yo Teeter-totter Tether ball Merry-go-round The objects involved in these activities don’t get anywhere. A runner with his eyes on the goal who trains without distraction does get somewhere. They finish the race. Stop waffling. Get off the fence. Make a choice. Keep your eyes on the goal. Move in a straight line. Arrive.
X is for X-Ray
In the fictional world, Superman had x-ray vision which allowed him to see through things. In the real world, Doctors use X-rays to take pictures of what’s going on inside a body. And I guess you could say that God has x-ray vision, too. The Bible says “…God sees not as man sees, for man […]
W is for Wasted Time
I must say, I wasted a lot of time yesterday. Feelings seemed bigger than I could handle. A lot of “I can’t do this” type of thinking. Overwhelmed by what life has in front of me right now. Never mind that these are good things. Instead of focusing on God and His promises and goodness […]
V is for Velcro
Maybe I should have titled this elastic since some might consider this post a stretch. But I’m really hoping the title will stick. Because sticking to things is what I want to talk about. A friend in college called it stick-to-it-iveness. Not giving up. Perseverance. Dedication. Determination. Endurance. Grit. Persistence. Spunk. Stamina. Steadfastness. Tenacity. Winston […]
U is for U-Turn
Handy things, those U-turns. When you realize you’re going the wrong way, just loop around and go back. Start over. Everyone needs a U-turn from time to time. And not just on the road. When I mess up with my kids, I need to do a U-turn and apologize. Get a do-over. When I hurt […]
T is for Tombstone
When considering what kind of legacy you want to leave when you die, I’ve heard it said that you should think about what you want written on your tombstone. I Googled tombstones to see what kind of interesting epitaphs would show up. I found “L.O.L.” on one – Those were actually this person’s initials. I […]
S is for Strength
Samson. Enamored with Delilah’s beauty. Prideful of his strength. Perhaps he thought he was invincible after a lifetime of plundering the Philistines with one escapade of destruction after another. He was warned. Do not cut your hair. That’s it. He was by no means a holy man. But God used him like a bee stuck […]
R is for Release
What do bungee jumping, hang gliding and being a follower of Christ have in common? They all require abandon. Release our fears, hesitations and doubts. Along with our agendas and the idea of who we are. The Marines invite young people to be one of the few, the proud—leave behind what they know to be more […]
Q is for Quail
When the Israelites left Egypt, they had an open invitation into the Promised Land. Until they started shaking in their sandals and did not believe that God could overcome their enemies (Come on– don’t you remember the red sea closing on top of the Egyptians after you walked across on dry land?). Hello wilderness. Forget […]
