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Lessons from Last Year’s Superbowl (2017)
I had no great thoughts on this year's Superbowl. I watched the first half and it was pretty exciting – a real context. However, I found these note's on last year's event and will apply them, again, to life… Continue reading
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Midnight Oil and the Slow, Deliberate Pace toward the Urgency of Tomorrow
It was a late night several years ago and I recall musing in my journal, " I am burning some late night oil tonight." "It is quiet up here." " am working on last minute things that need attention but… Continue reading
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The Long View
"Until I entered the temple." There is a phenomenon of point of focus altering our perspective of reality. When the psalmist comes to the temple, his perspective changes. He sees the end of evil and it marks a point… Continue reading
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I have opinionated friendsNot opinionated fiends.I love them on the right.I love them on the left.That is because they keep me centered.I have opinions too … I pine.I whine.I dine.And I often cross the line …Leaning to the left… Continue reading
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Your Own Armor
David would not and could not wear Saul's armor to battle Goliath. He was not Saul. He was not Saul's size. He needed his own garb and his own weapons. When we realize that we are unique, fearfully and… Continue reading
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10 Strategies for Making the Most of Every Day
We start each day with hope. At least I do and most positive people I know do the same. There is an occasional "dreaded" day, but it is the exception and is usually combated by positive self-talk and prayer.… Continue reading
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A Flair for the Dramatic
That's Good! God stepped out on stage And every member of the orchestra knew it was He. He took the baton in hand And breathed forth UPBEAT. Down came the baton DOWNBEAT. And the pattern was given With… Continue reading
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Unmoved
Just like a tree planted by the water, stay put,Panted but planted,Winded, but wind-filled,Weak, but strong,Depleted, but repleted,Drained, but refilled,Blown about, but never blown over.That is you. Continue reading
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The Part and the Whole
Fearing God is not a negative when it is done rightly and when we embrace it as a response to His power delivered in love and grace. It is no more negative or frightful to fear God than it is… Continue reading
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