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  • Loving People

    Romans 12:9 – Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. There is a prayer that has been part of my life, ministry, and business for many years. I pray it as… Continue reading

  • Spring Time in Fresno

    I moved to Fresno in 1996. For years I had nurtured a bad attitude about the city and the entire Central Valley. I had openly and blatantly declared that I would never move here. As a man of God, I… Continue reading

  • Losing Heart Is Not an Option

    Broken hearts can be mended. In fact, they can be made stronger in the broken places. Broken-heartedness is actually seen, at times, in a positive light in the scriptures. Psalm 51:7 says that the sacrifices of God are a broken… Continue reading

  • God, the Entrepreneur

    Is God the first and greatest entrepreneur? Here is a list of some of the definitions and links from Google: Innovator. One who recognizes opportunities and organizes resources to take advantage of the opportunity. ww.onlinewbc.gov/docs/starting/glossary.html One who assumes the financial… Continue reading

  • Suze Orman on Self Employment

    Yahoo is featuring an article by the first lady of money, Suze Orman today. She cautions against many mistakes I have already made and a few I have not tried. Because I love my primary calling/work as a pastor, I… Continue reading

  • Health and Wellness Site

    I have been updating my two main health and wellness sites with information primarily from governement sources. The Wellness Revoultion – A Yahoo discussion group are cordially invited to join and begin posting. Drink Mangosteen – my blog on Mangosteen… Continue reading

  • From “The Shoestring Conspiracy”

    I borrowed this from myself – posting originally to "The Shoestring Conspiracy." Shoestrings Are Cheap     I wrote a while back about broken shoestrings. Now, I must confess something. I seldom replace them. I tie frayed ends together and… Continue reading

  • New Friends

    My young friend, one of the most competent, intelligent, and enthusiastic young ladies I know, told me that she could not sell. My first thought was, "Fooey! You could sell pain in a surgical ward." My next thought was "Good!… Continue reading

  • Fair Shakes and Residuals

    Last night, at an unnamed restaraunt named for some guy named Benny or Lenny or Kenny – something like that, I had a very disappointing experience. Know this: I am a D****’s fan and this group I was with has… Continue reading