Perfectionism has been on my mind a bit these last few days. Most of us have a desire to do things well, or at least with excellence. Yet there is no one who does all things with perfection. Perfectionism stakes its claim on us by making us feel we are not enough. It...
It’s week 4 of our month of Praise. As we continued to study, we discovered we are to: Praise God with our whole heart. The readings were Psalm 103: 1-2; Psalm 128: 1-4; and Psalm 89:11. The Psalmist reminds us to praise God with our whole heart – to hold...
There are many ways we pursue our calling. We become involved in our schools, our churches, our neighborhoods, and organizations. We can often be amazed by the achievements or successes of those around us. Even as I write the word, “astounding”, I am...
I have been thinking about perfectionism a bit these last few days. Most of us have a desire to do things well, or at least with excellence. Yet not any of us do all things with perfection. Perfectionism stakes its claim on us by making us feel we are not enough. It...
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. (Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, a writer & researcher). (as quoted in The Gifts of Imperfection...
