by Lea Strickland | Nov 7, 2012 | Faith Blog
We are born with a sinful nature. What is “natural” or “instinctive” has to be overcome by choice. We may be born with a volatile temperament and quick to anger, but we should learn as we grow and mature to control that volatility. I personally have a very bad...
by Lea Strickland | Oct 25, 2012 | Faith Blog
Have you ever tossed a pebble into a pond and watched the splash and ensuing ripples on the surface of the water? If you have, you know that you can make the splash larger (or smaller) with the size of the stone and the force with which you throw it. When you throw...
by Lea Strickland | Oct 3, 2012 | Faith Blog
How many times have you read a chapter or verse of the Bible for the second, third or even fourth time and found new meaning within those familiar words? Today in my Bible study I read the following verses. I’ve highlighted certain verses that seem of particular...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 26, 2012 | Faith Blog
Some days, no matter how hard I try (or perhaps because of how hard I try), I get overloaded. A client procrastinates or fails to execute on some aspect of a project and the timeline gets pushed out. Then that timeline overlaps with a new project for another client....
by Lea Strickland | Sep 26, 2012 | Faith Blog
In the day to day of living, it is easy to become disoriented and forget what is truly important. We live in the moment in our earthly world, and our focus drifts to what we are trying to do: everyday tasks and activities. Yet what we need to focus on is being in...
