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Make ME happy!
Personal happiness is regarded as a basic right by most people. The idea that we can be most happy by loving ourselves first has become an unquestioned ‘fact.’ “Serve another? Why?” we ask. When asked to set aside our own… Continue reading
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Choosing matters
What choices will you make today? Some matter little like the clothes you pull from the closet or the brand of fuel you put into your car. Some seem small but have larger consequence like the kind of food you… Continue reading
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Jesus, help me!
When asked the common question- “how are you doing?”- I generally answer, honestly, with the word – “Wonderful!” I mean it. I love life! I am blessed with a meaningful life, plenty of food, a comfortable home, a wide circle… Continue reading
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Worth the effort?
The Superbowl is over. The team I hoped to see take home the Lombardi trophy went down to defeat in overtime. The analysts will dissect the game. In my opinion, the result turned on a missed kick! It cost the… Continue reading
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Do you look like your Dad?
As I age, I hear this comment often: “You look just like your Dad.” I really don’t, but I do share his vocation, some of his mannerisms, a similar laugh, and my voice sounds much like his. Our shared DNA… Continue reading
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Come, Follow Me
One year ago I was privileged to spend 10 days touring ancient sites in Israel. Each day I followed our guide. Hela led the adventures, explaining the meaning of what we were seeing, setting historical context, offering insight. I’m sure… Continue reading
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So, what?
Christians are called to represent Christ every day. What we say, the things we hope for, the way that we treat others, our love of the truth – these are to make the invisible Christ a knowable Presence. Paul calls… Continue reading
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Heartfelt
We all know that person who is passionate about something that makes their eyes light up, that they will talk about at any given opportunity. Rich will pull out his phone and show you pictures of his toddlers with evident… Continue reading
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Excuses?
We have an amazing ability to rationalize our choices often shifting responsibility away from ourselves by making excuses! Well, some people do, but maybe not you. “I cannot do that because I am too (old, young, tired, busy)” is a… Continue reading
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Beloved YOU
Holding our smartphone at arm’s length, we can take self-portraits. Do you take ‘selfies?’ Most of us do, at one time or another, and with varying degrees of happiness with with the image we capture. I am notorious for using… Continue reading
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