Do nothing from selfishness or vain conceit, but with humility count others more significant than yourselves. Look not only to your own interests, but also the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 For people will be lovers of self. 2 Timothy 3:2a Ughhh. My groan was guttural. How could I have forgotten? The thoughtlessness was sickening….
When I dropped the ball (and what good came of it.) The little twist in my gut tightened. As the team talked on, vague unease suddenly turned sure-fire shame. Yup. I did. I dropped the ball. Not epic, still big. Honestly, I dropped the ball two months ago, but didn’t realize until last week….
Are comparison prayers-could be worse, at least it’s not- a lesser kind of thanks? On their backs, our thanks resound?No! (We won’t boss Mack around.) Well, maybe for a chance, To boost our prayer stance,Just enough to get thanks off the ground! Beware of comparison thanks, I told the ladies. Our life group topic was, yes, gratitude. My shower that…
Something new, Gabe,You’ll wanna try,Even though,It’s not called pie.Gabe wants pie-Apple pie, No crisp, no kringle, Only pie. Cry, cry, cry.Why, Mom, why?Don’t want that stuff,Only pie. Peel, chop dice,Might entice?I don’t like that.You’re just not nice.Crispy, flaky, sugary doughApples, cinnamon, down below.Bake, and wait, whileSpicy scents come, overflow. Big ole’ sigh.Then blue eyes flyTo contemplateWhat’s not…