Archive for January, 2010

Triangular Living 

A natural human tendency is what I call “linear” living.  As we conduct our daily business we operate with a sense of self, on  the one side, and, on the other, the person or task currently before us.  God calls us to “triangular” living.  It is never just “us” and the task or person in […]

Accountability 

Accountability is a discipline fraught with spiritual landmines.   In fact, most of us would prefer to avoid it altogether.  For clarity’s sake, by accountability I’m talking about speaking truth to someone to correct behavior or thinking.  The problem with our avoidance strategy is that, like a jettisoned boomerang, neglected accountability opportunities usually come right […]