100 Words

Callings

by Andy Wood on June 30, 2014

in 100 Words, Photos

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Callings spur on much of our lives, and can come from many sources.

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Some people are called by deeply held values, such as liberty and country. [click to continue…]

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The Relentless Call to the Invisible

by Andy Wood on April 28, 2014

in 100 Words

Passionate Prayer

When the burden is unmistakable,

The inner urge undeniable…

When the need is palpable,

But those prepared to meet it imperceptible… [click to continue…]

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Mountain Steps

When you think you know all the steps ahead, you’re tempted to borrow emotional energy from today’s challenges to deal with tomorrow’s.

Don’t.

The next thing you need to do is the next thing you need to do. [click to continue…]

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A Day in the Life of a Boy

by Andy Wood on March 17, 2014

in 100 Words, Photos

To forge the skills of teamwork, timing, and synchronized face planting…

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To turn the most ordinary of fixtures into an adventure in the making…

Boys in Dryer

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Tightening Your Grip

by Andy Wood on February 25, 2014

in 100 Words

Aiming Shotgun

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess (Hebrews 4:14, NIV)

Ever yank the trigger on a shotgun?

You probably learned an important lesson.

And you may have learned it the hard way… [click to continue…]

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Soul to Soul

by Andy Wood on February 5, 2014

in 100 Words, Insight, Life Currency, Words

Communication

“In Paris they simply stared when I spoke to them in French; I never did succeed in making those idiots understand their language.”  -Mark Twain

 In communication, clarity rules.

But logic is only one way people make sense of things. [click to continue…]

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Complex Problem

The world is full of complex, overwhelming problems.

It’s also full of all sizes and shapes of problem solvers. [click to continue…]

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A Prayer for Open Eyes

by Andy Wood on January 17, 2014

in 100 Words

Sunset Seaside

Try this simple, powerful prayer…

I dare you.

Say this to God in faith, then brace for impact: [click to continue…]

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Productivity

There are two kinds of productivity – productivity in the urgent and productivity in the important.

Productivity in the urgent involves deadlines…

checklists…

stress relief…

making a living. [click to continue…]

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I will sing a new song to You, O God;
Upon a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You,
Who gives salvation to kings,
Who rescues David His servant from the evil sword.

This comes from a victory song.

David celebrates victories he’s won to this point.

What now? [click to continue…]

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