Category: growth

Blue Bird of Happiness, Meet the Red Bird of Stupidity

by Glenn H, posted in character, Christlikness, failure, faith, godliness, growth

It happens – thunk – every year – thunk! In the Spring – thunk! For about a month – thunk! This male robin makes his home in a tree next to our house and attacks all our windows. Why? Because he sees his reflection as his competition. He could be running around impressing the lady … Continue reading Blue Bird of Happiness, Meet the Red Bird of Stupidity

Sometimes the Detour is Part of the Journey

by Glenn H, posted in faith, growth, journey, life meaning, path

Have you ever gone on a family vacation, or on a road trip with friends and been lost? Have you ever been lost like that and realized that was one of the best parts of the trip because you discovered things along the way you would have missed had you stayed on your planned route? … Continue reading Sometimes the Detour is Part of the Journey

At the beginning of our troubles

by Glenn H, posted in advocate, crisis, direction, faith, fear, grace, growth, guidance, hardship, heart

At the beginning of his troubles, after Satan had taken his property and his children, Job said: “…Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD” (Job 1:21). No offense to Job – I don’t … Continue reading At the beginning of our troubles

Spiritual Myopia

by Glenn H, posted in character, devotion, discipline, faith, godliness, growth

I discovered my need for glasses in college. Friends would say “hi” to me and I would just squint at them, trying to figure out who they were and if they were talking to me. They’d often tease me for being aloof, but I wasn’t trying to be. I was just trying to identify them. … Continue reading Spiritual Myopia

Taste and See

by Glenn H, posted in calling, character, Christlikness, discipleship, growth, love

Have you ever been to a restaurant and tried something that was so good you just had to tell your friends about it? The problem is that when you did, your words just could not fully convey the experience. Finally, you said: “You have to try it for yourself and you’ll see!” The Psalmist was … Continue reading Taste and See