In World War Two, Viktor Frankl found himself in a Nazi concentration camp. His book Man's Search for Meaning recounts many of the terrible things he endured. But he also talks about how you can find meaning even in horrible situations. Here’s an example. Some of Frankl’s fellow prisoners had figured out a way to escape. … Continue reading Pour yourself into what’s in front of you
hardship
When they shook she got jabbed with the pin
In 1911 a psychologist named Edouard Claparede was treating a woman with no short-term memory. As you can imagine, her life was drastically altered because of this condition. One day Claparede tried an experiment. At the start of every session they would shake hands. But this time, he hid a small pin inside his hand. … Continue reading When they shook she got jabbed with the pin
Not where you wish you were
Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” (NIV) Today's Thought Last week as a part the “Up!” devotional I invited you to finish this sentence: “I never expected…” I received a lot of responses. Here are a few: I never expected to spend so much … Continue reading Not where you wish you were
Plan B
Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” (NIV) Today's Thought When I was in public school I had a “Plan A” for my life. Okay, maybe I didn’t call it “Plan A,” but that’s what it was: Playing in the NHL! I was pretty … Continue reading Plan B
The shake-up wake up
Psalm 119:71 "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." (NIV) Today's Thought Earlier this week I was reading Psalm 119 and stumbled upon this colossal think bite: "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." Huh? I stopped. Blinked. And … Continue reading The shake-up wake up
