Because everyone loves a good story
Happy Birthday, PWD!
If you can’t believe it’s been two years since Past Watchful Dragons began gracing your inbox with awesomeness, then join the club–neither can I! Nevertheless, it’s true, and I wanted to take a week to reminisce on some of the great stuff we’ve learned together during the past year. Also, I’m eager to hear from you! What do you want to read about next year?
Masterful Poems 3: “The Lantern Out of Doors”
“Out of sight is out of mind.”
Is it just me, or is that completely accurate and rather condemning? But why does this apply more to people and responsibilities and never to chocolate??
This post examines our tendency toward amnesia in light of Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poem “The Lantern Out of Doors.” Fortunately, Hopkins helps us celebrate the One who always sees and never forgets.
One Word
I know January 1 is behind us, but I’m still thinking about the idea of a one-word resolution. But the more I consider it, the less I feel equal to the task of choosing a word, and maybe that’s not such a bad thing. After all, when we make resolutions, what are we REALLY looking for? Read on for a rather unflattering perspective.
In Pursuit of Perfection: Rest
For people who won’t rest until every box is checked and every job is done, the world can be a pretty tiring place. Is this how it’s supposed to be? My life may often say, “Yes,” but God’s Word says no. Find out how true rest is a gift that only God can give.
In Pursuit of Perfection: Identity
Who do you think you are?
Surely you don’t have to worry about this question anymore. You have it all together. The struggle to find your identity was reserved for junior high angst or delayed until a mid-life crisis, right?
Well, let me admit to you that I still struggle with this issue. I expect perfectionism to supply me with a solid identity, but so far that just hasn’t happened. Is there an answer to this frustrating question? Read on to find out!
In Pursuit of Perfection: Approval
If you’re anything like me, you may not realize how deeply you desire approval–from God and from others. This week I share some insights God gave me into my own heart and His Word about the need for (and source of) approval.
In Pursuit of Perfection: The Sickness
Are you driven by the inner compulsion to do more, try harder, and be better? Do you feel happiest when you’ve put everything in order? Does your happiness tend to hinge on a completed to-do list? In short, would you consider yourself a perfectionist? If you or a loved one (or a tolerated one) falls into this category, then you won’t want to miss this post.
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