Measuring Up...
Measuring up. How do we measure? The outcome depends on the right gauge.
Expectations—everyone has them, but...
There is a difference between castle in the air hoping and dreaming as opposed to obtaining.
My life has been a series of plans: Plan A, Plan B, Plan C and so forth. I can tell you that isn't the kind of measuring that gets you where you want to be.
There are several things life has shown us in our casting about looking for a plan to move our fortune from being a hope and a prayer to being here and present.
Wishing won't put money or success in your pocket or your life. Hard work doesn't ensure money or success either. But retiring wealthy is only the worldly measure of success.
CEOs are being fired not for lack of monetary accomplishment, but for lack of moral character. Young people aren't being taught good character.
Are we adopting the ideology that, 'Because truth is so precious it should be used sparingly? That would be funny if it weren't happening in our world today.
Years ago a friend said to me, "I don't know that I want a big mansion in heaven. If I make it into heaven, I'd be content with a small cottage."
I agree but even a small cottage cost a price. We still need to measure up. Jesus is our gauge, he paid the price. Get your ticket punched and get on the right train.
