We got some disappointing news. Not tragic, not devastating, but disappointing. It changed some parts of the future. The next morning I wrote in my journal, “Trust starts today.” I realized that trust probably starts again every day. Because every day we are making choices about what we will use to guide our decisions. We […]

I understand that we want to know why. Many of us, at least. Why we (have to) do this? Why are they doing that? I’m starting to think that some people are less interested in why and what than in how. They, maybe you, know what you want to do.  You know why. But many days […]

I’m listening to Cal Newport’s book, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. I’m finding much of interest. Because I’m listening while I run, it’s hard to take notes. But one concept has been resonating for days. Being publicly busy. Newport is talking about the difference between busyness and productivity and says that […]

So, read John 13:1-17. It’s the story of the time Jesus washed the feet of the disciples. One time. All twelve. Knowing that Judas was part of a conspiracy to kill him. Knowing that Peter was going to be Peter. Knowing that everyone was going to be everyone. Knowing that he was going to talk and […]