When you first got your smartphone, it was love at first sight. You went everywhere together, and you were amazed at what it brought into your life. Now, you’re still together all the time – but the excitement has been replaced by codependence. It might even have subtle signs of addiction – withdrawal when you’re […]
Distractions
Don’t Miss the “Real Thing”
I must have been distracted. So were 2500 other people. The guest speaker was great, and the sermon was stimulating. People were engaged, taking notes and listening carefully. But as I glanced around the room, I noticed that nobody was looking at the speaker. They were looking above his head – at the high-definition images […]
The Value of Looking Further Ahead
A friend told me about teaching his teenage son to drive. He said, “For some reason, he had trouble staying in the middle of the lane. He was always veering over to the right. Even when we reminded him, it’s like he just couldn’t figure it out.” “What did you do?” I asked. “Well, I […]