by markfeldmeir | Feb 12, 2012 | Hospitality, Jesus, Obedience
I saw a bumper sticker the other day that should be banned. I imagine that the owner of that car had the best intentions when she stuck the sticker on the back of her blue hybrid. She’s probably one of the kindest, warmest, most peace-loving persons in all of North...
by markfeldmeir | Feb 7, 2012 | Faith, Obedience
At some point in our lives, we will be asked to do something that, depending on our response, will either disappoint the one doing the asking, or disappoint ourselves. Every one of us lives with expectations – those which we have of ourselves, and those which others...
by markfeldmeir | Jan 5, 2012 | Featured, Grace, Jesus, Obedience
Some people make a name for themselves by their successes and achievements at work. We live in a culture in which our identity (who we are) is often defined by our occupation (what we do). When someone asks us, “What do you do,” we’re apt to say, “I’m a teacher,” or...
by markfeldmeir | Dec 15, 2011 | Faith, Featured, Holy Spirit, Obedience
Everyone needs a champion. When our lives take an unexpected turn and we find ourselves up against forces or circumstances that threaten to overwhelm us, we need someone who is willing to go before us, to march headlong with courage into the fray, even if it means...
by markfeldmeir | Dec 8, 2011 | Faith, Humility, Obedience
I tend to be the kind of person who always pulls for the so-called “underdog.” Show me someone who is over-looked, under-estimated, disregarded, and I’m an instant fan. I like scrappy teams that aren’t supposed to win; on Oscar night, I cast my vote for that...
by markfeldmeir | Dec 1, 2011 | Faith, Obedience
Everyone needs a Yoda. Yoda, of course, was the Jedi master and trainer of Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi in the epic Star Wars movies. Yoda was a mentor, a sage, a guide, a guru, a coach – always present to ensure that his apprentices were prepared for their...
