Archive for February, 2010
Rivers of Living Water
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 | Going Deeper | Comments Off on Rivers of Living Water
It’s been an interesting week. I am in the process of purchasing a townhouse so I’m beginning the packing process. Arrgh! I have so much stuff! How can this be? How can I have so much and still always want more? What is wrong with me? Seriously!
Yesterday, as I was faxing the parts of my loan application to the mortgage broker, I was also on the phone with some people trying to get a homeless woman some housing. I was excited about my low interest rate and all the stuff I want to buy for my place. She is excited that she will very soon be able to sleep in a place that is safe for her and her child. I want nice carpeting. She wants a roof. She thanked me profusely for helping her. I am deeply humbled by her humility. › Continue reading
Pefectionism
Monday, February 1st, 2010 | Going Deeper | Comments Off on Pefectionism
While speaking to a friend about her constant struggle with perfectionism, I asked her what she thinks she would be able to do if she was perfect that she can’t do now? She responded, “I could stop the same sins that I keep doing over and over again. I would be stronger.” This got me thinking. A lot! I often think this way and I don’t think I’m alone.
Is perfection really about strength? Is perfection about our ability to overcome and rightly behave? Hmmm… › Continue reading