“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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  • 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

  • Triple Threat

    Romans 12:12 has a devastating affect on discouragement by wielding a weapon I call “The Triple Threat.” It is a formula and I am generally suspicious of formulas. However, this one is built upon core realities and it not only… Continue reading

  • Pray for Mikey

    For all of you who pray, lift up my friend Mike Lenhof  before the Lord. Mikey  is in a unconscious at St Agnes Hospital in Fresno after choking on some food Sunday morning. At the moment, there is no clear… Continue reading

  • Yes, the Sky Is Falling & It’s OK

    From "The Sky is Falling"  by Alan J Roxbourgh, a comparison is offered between the skills necessary to function is the 20th century church and those for missional churches. The first set are technical skills and the second are adaptive.… Continue reading