Dealing With Disappointment
Last week I received a rejection letter from a publisher that I’d hoped to write for. Over the years I’ve collected enough rejection slips to wallpaper my kitchen. For reasons I don’t understand, some pack a harder punch than others. This one was a kick in the gut. As I tossed the letter on my […]
How to Be the Best Part of Someone’s Day
Yesterday I received a handwritten note in the mail from a woman I respect and admire. She took the time to send an incredibly thoughtful word of encouragement and affirmation. The letter took less than a minute for me to read, but her words changed the course of my day. It’s impossible to convey how […]
Sharing God’s Concern For the Poor
Every once in a while, I’ll read a book that changes my life. On rare occasion, a single sentence will do the same. Eugene Peterson’s book, Run With the Horses: A Quest for Life at Its Best, contains a sentence that impacted me so much I keep it in a prominent place in my office […]
How To Avoid A Bad Mood
A few days ago I woke up in a foul mood. I’d gone to bed the night before thinking about something that was bothering me. I like to fix things, but this isn’t a problem I can solve, and it’s one I have little control over. (I might have a teeny tiny control problem). So […]