Tag Archives: commitment
Managing Our Gifts
How would you describe your God-given talents and spiritual gifts? What could you do to manage or steward them better for His glory? Heavenly Father, at times I’ve squandered my gifts and talents. Sharpen my commitment to manage the gifts You’ve … Continue reading
Do What Brings You Joy
I have been telling everyone I can to keep the commitments you already have made between now and Jan. 1. But schedule as many meetings, deadlines and other commitments as you can until after the first of the year. Also, … Continue reading
Deep Roots
The choices is not made in theory, for to grow deep roots requires action, courage, love, commitment. The daily alarm that goes off too early but reminds us of greater goals than sleep. Showing up and showing compassion, especially when … Continue reading
Going Off Script
Being in an abusive relationship is like acting in a play with an erratic director. The script they write unfailingly serves them, affirms them and diminishes you. If you break character (say, hang out with friends or move a houseplant … Continue reading
Laundry Therapy
The day after an ill-fated second date, I called my little brother as I lay in bed, despondent, in my dingy college apartment. “I don’t have time to come home and do laundry today,” I said. “Oh, and I met … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 