“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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  • Wise Fear and Fearless Wisdom

    Photo by Leio McLaren (@leiomclaren)   Only the fear of the Lord begins a process of wisdom. There is no wisdom in any other sort of fear, only poor choices that seem right in the moment. All other fears are… Continue reading

  • What Do You Really Want?

    Before you act or speak, ask yourself and be honest, “What do i really want out of this?” Continue reading

  • Love the Process

    Love the process and the process will bring you the results you desire. Continue reading

  • Equally Valued Opinions? Subject to Revision

        Are all opinions of equal value? No – People have equal rights to have their opinions. Some of my opinions are informed and have greater value than other opinions I have which possess very little value. For better… Continue reading

  • Sour Grapes

      There is an upside and a downside to being responsible for our own messes, decisions, and general junk. The downside is that we are responsible and we have to pay our own price. The upside is that we are… Continue reading

  • The Probe

    Jesus asks three probing questions in Luke 8. Continue reading

  • How To Thrive Through Any Jive

    Turn your jive from nonsense to jazz. Sing, swing, and sway.Whether or not the circumstances of your life change, you can change, and in that change, you can THRIVE. Continue reading

  • What Are You Waiting For?

    Get up and get going. Continue reading

  • Wiser and Wiser

    It is because they listen and commit themselves to a lifetime of learning. It is because they are not afraid to get guidance and counsel. They are discerning enough to know that they don’t know everything. They are wise enough… Continue reading

  • What ?!?!?!?!? CHANGE ?!?!?!?!?

    How Many (fill in the blank)s Does it Take to Change a … What?!!! Change?!!! If we don't want change, all change is intimidating. George Carlin said he put some money into one of those change machines and nothing happened.… Continue reading