Vacation is that time away from the routine. It is an opportunity rejuvenate personally and relationally as a family. But there is still one big enemy vying for our time on vacation...
"Say 'no' when you must, but 'yes' when you can". This is a statement I have found myself thinking numerous times the last few months. Usually, the thought comes to mind after I have said no, either repeatedly or harshly...
Have you ever tried to nail jello to a wall? Probably not! You'd simply put a hole in your wall and have a pile of jello on the floor. But that is the funny thing about jello, even though you can't exactly "nail it down" it still has some unique properties in and of itself. Culture is like jello!
It is a battle that philosophers, politicians, pastors, and pop culture icons have debated down through the years. Is an objective reality more important or is my lived experience what matters most?
what if I told you it would only take 12 minutes of your day to complete a major accomplishment every year? Believe me? Well, it's true. What is that accomplishment you could obtain every year in just 12 minutes a day?
Vacation...I am looking forward to a visit to a lake area later this summer. I can't wait to go hiking. To relax on the hammock. To enjoy a cool breeze by the campfire overlooking the lake as the sunsets. But there is one reality that may prohibit me from enjoying all of that during our vacation...
Preacher on the Run... 