Category Archives: perception

Unpacking EXAMPLE

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-have-a-word-with-you/id1628668707?i=1000630779100 https://spotify.link/hOztlKnSMDb https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-Example-e2abks0 What is the EXAMPLE we are setting and where does the light shine?Bruce and Heather unpack their perspective on this topic. Bruce draws on Daniel 6 v 26 where after Daniel refused King Dorius’ decree to only worship him and was thrown into the lion’s den for his “disobedience”. Acting by faith,ContinueContinue reading “Unpacking EXAMPLE”

Unpacking CARELESS and CARE LESS

https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-CARELESS-versus-CARE-LESS-e22u1pf https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-have-a-word-with-you/id1628668707?i=1000610503544 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jIJLseq8752jJVaqE7OAW?si=bnBtVlfhR4yAy4lnoCvR7g While we don’t ever want to be CARELESS, are there times when we should CARE LESS about certain things? What others think about us? Being too focused on the outcome? Instead focusing on the process, the impact, where we are right now with the relationship, conversation, and our growth? In this EpisodeContinueContinue reading “Unpacking CARELESS and CARE LESS”

Reality Bites….not

I was up early. I wanted to read and meditate before things got hectic. The house was quiet-and the heat had just been turned up a few notches. As I was reading, I noticed a weird whirring sound. It was the sound of something working very hard and not properly. I continued to read, butContinueContinue reading “Reality Bites….not”

“Live like you were dying”

I’ve been holding on to these stories for a few months. I didn’t really know how to make it something that would help anyone but me, until now. So, before I tell you what I came up with, let me tell you a few stories about how I thought I was going to die: ThisContinueContinue reading ““Live like you were dying””

Detachment…my favorite tool

We have a saying in our household: “our favorite ‘tools’ are a phone and a phonebook.” When something needs a fixn’, we have to call it in. This makes us pretty needy neighbors. We borrow a lot. But, hey, if you need a screw driver or hammer, we’re “here for you.” A couple of yearsContinueContinue reading “Detachment…my favorite tool”

REVOLUTION TIME…

I “came to” in ICU on March 1st after being semi-unconscious and intubated for about a week. I remember it very distinctly, though my perception of reality was most likely not very accurate. I didn’t remember going to ICU or WHY I was in there. I didn’t see anyone in the room that I recognized.ContinueContinue reading “REVOLUTION TIME…”