Here’s a question for you: are you taking in life or are you taken in by life? Everyone does a little of both, but you probably lean toward one more than the other. Though they sound similar, there’s a subtle difference between the two that can change the way you live. What’s the difference?
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How to Change an Ordinary Life
While on vacation this week, I read a short blog post by Allison Vesterfelt entitled “The Difference Between an Ordinary Life and an Extraordinary One.” It was a great reminder that you don’t have to do extraordinary things to have an extraordinary life. It’s actually the little things that fuel an extraordinary life. Since she said it so well…and since I’m on vacation…I encourage you to go straight to the source and read it for yourself by clicking the link above. It could change your outlook on life.
On another level…
in Scripture, Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Jesus also told a story about a person who was faithful in a few things and consequently was made ruler over many things and told to enter into the joy of the Lord. Maybe, just maybe, the two go together.
Leave a comment and let me know what you thought about Allison Vesterfelt’s article.
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The Windshield and the Rearview Mirror
Every life has both a windshield and a rearview mirror. That may sound too philosophical and cause some of you to stop reading, but it’s true. In every life, there’s a windshield and a rearview mirror. The way ahead and the wake behind.
What Are Your Life Hooks?
In our laundry room, we have a door on which there are several hooks. On these hooks, we hang things like coats and scarves; anything we might need to grab on our way out the door.
Maybe you have some hooks in your home. They may be on a door or on a wall. They may be in a bathroom or a utility room. But wherever they are, they’re a place to hang things that you don’t want to put away, because you’re going to need them.
Bullet Points for Life
I know life is too complex to be reduced to a few bullet points of simple advice. That kind of thing usually bothers me. But sometimes you just need something quick and simple to hold on to. So here are a few bullet points for life that will help you change your thinking and take some pressure off…