Category: Motivation

  • When a Grandpa Joined the Youth Group

    When a Grandpa Joined the Youth Group

    He was an older deacon in our little Baptist church, a retired guy who preferred bib overalls to three-piece suits. Brother Orville had soul-searching eyes, and a calm, yet inquisitive, demeanor. But the most peculiar thing about him is that he volunteered to work with our church youth group—even though he was five or six…

  • Divine Motivation

    Divine Motivation

    Something curious happens just before Jesus begins his longest recorded message in the New Testament—the Sermon on the Mount. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when he was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them. Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV) Most celebrities, when surrounded by…

  • Life’s Not Fair.  So Now What?

    Life’s Not Fair. So Now What?

    Disheartening axioms that include no remedy are annoying.😫 Life’s not fair. So what should we do? None of these are healthy choices. Here’s an idea: since life’s not fair, make it fairer. Now, that’s a possible remedy! Yes, it’s a tall order, but wonderfully anticipatory. It reminds me of my favorite quote by Martin Luther…

  • True Motivation

    Whenever I meet someone who excels in their work, and also seems to enjoy it, I ask what motivates them. Case and point: I have the most amazing dental hygienist! She is efficient and professional, but also caring and conscientious. So at my last appointment I asked her, “What drives you to such excellence in…