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Important Stuff We Forget

Posted onApril 29, 2024February 16, 2026

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Important Stuff We Forget

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We had a leap year this year. And it struck me again how that phenomenon only occurs every four years. So, what happens to the important stuff that occurs on Feb. 29th? Like a birth, anniversary, a death, start date of a business, etc. Do those special events get appropriate attention? Or do they make it on a list of important stuff we forget for another four years? From my connection with people who have a Feb. 29th event, most retain their date – but move celebrations or remembrances to the day before or after. What can we learn from this interesting reality?

Get Better At Being You – Scripture Dissection

Posted onJanuary 29, 2024February 16, 2026

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Get Better At Being You - Scripture Dissection

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When you were a little kid, did you ever dress up or pretend? Maybe you “borrowed” your mom or dad’s clothes, feeling grown-up as their apparel hung bulkily on your small frame. Perhaps you confiscated a large bath towel to be your super hero cape. What about adapting odds-n-ends laying around to dress up like community professionals – firemen, policemen, doctors, scientists, store clerks, movie stars, prince(ess), etc.? But have you ever dressed up to get better at being you?

Let’s explore this fascinating idea – getting better at being you. It’s a healthy way to live.

Comfort And Joy In Topsy-Turvy Times

Posted onJanuary 2, 2024March 2, 2026

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Comfort And Joy In Topsy-Turvy Times

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We just came through one of the most special seasons of the year. So many people love these weeks of holidays despite added stresses and responsibilities. Truly, it’s a treasured time each year: Fall Celebrations, Thanksgiving, Christmas – and now New Year’s Day has come. A favorite theme during Christmas from the carol – “God Rest You Merry Gentlemen” is the phrase – “comfort and joy.” If you’re like me and millions of others, you’d welcome some comfort and joy – in your life and around the world.

It Had To Be You! – Scripture Dissection

Posted onOctober 30, 2023May 2, 2024

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It Had To Be You! - Scripture Dissection

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You’ve heard of the song “It Had To Be You,” haven’t you? It’s a popular song composed by Isham Jones, lyrics by Gus Kahn, published on May 9, 1924. So, it’s an “oldie-but-goodie.” It’s been covered by many people, including Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble with Barbra Streisand. Well, I’d like to cover “It Had To Be You” in today’s content.

I Am “They”

Posted onAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023

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I Am "They"

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Many people feel invisible today. Some work hard and long to do the right thing – often behind-the-scenes – not for recognition or glory, but because it must be done. As a result, many folks with noble commitment go unnoticed. You’ve likely felt invisible in your hard work, faithfully doing what God asks each day. And “they” don’t seem to notice. But God notices. In fact, He says – “I Am They.”

Learn Well – Live Well – Love Well

Posted onJuly 31, 2023July 31, 2023

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Learn Well - Live Well - Love Well

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As we go into today’s content . . . Learn Well – Live Well – Love Well . . . I first want to read off a list of one-liners we’ve heard over the years. They deal with the hum-drum of life:

Same old – same old
Been there – done that (bought the T-shirt)
Nothing new under the sun
Do it again – and again
Hummin’ right along
Another day – another dollar
Tomorrow never comes
Don’t hold your breath
Can’t trust anyone
Pie-crust promises
Where’s the beef? (that was a commercial)
Never thought I’d see the day
It ain’t gonna happen
In your wildest dreams

And on go the one-liners we’ve heard in a variety of ways. All seem to speak to an emptiness, dullness, boring repetition, and rather skeptical view of life.

But life is NOT hum-drum! Therefore, let’s explore a full, exciting, fresh-every-day, and rather hopeful view of life. Will you join me?

Accomplish Your Purpose – Helpful Steps

Posted onFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023

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Accomplish Your Purpose - Helpful Steps

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So, did you accomplish your purpose today? Yesterday? Are you on-target with your life purpose?

Think back to when you start your day:
Before getting out of bed, multi-thoughts fire as you contemplate another new day.
Getting dressed, life responsibilities already form in your brain.
Downing breakfast, you focus on making progress today.
You might jot “to do’s” in your planner so you don’t forget.
At your work place, ideas about life balance might appear . . . and quickly disappear as you dive into responsibilities.

With duties bombarding your waking hours – do you accomplish your purpose for being alive? Do you know why God created you?

The Fan

Posted onFebruary 6, 2023February 6, 2023

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The Fan

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Have you ever received a gift from someone that became a super special treasure – but the giver didn’t know it, and neither did you? That’s what we’re going to talk about today. I didn’t realized how special a gift I received would be over the years after it was given to me. But to this day, I really like “The Fan!”

Partner With God Using 4 L’s

Posted onOctober 10, 2022October 10, 2022

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Partner With God Using 4 L's

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Some years back, I had an opportunity to lunch with a friend I hadn’t seen in several decades. This person was a special influence in my growth and development. I was truly excited about catching up. With great anticipation, I marked the calendar. When the day came, I was a bit nervous after so many years. But I found the lunch to be one of the most fun and meaningful days I’d had in a long time. And I remembered how this friend had influenced me to partner with God.

The Skinny On Sinning

Posted onSeptember 26, 2022May 2, 2024

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The Skinny On Sinning

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So, what’s “the skinny?” Apparently, the skinny on something is “the true information about someone or something that is not known by most people . . . Give me the inside/straight/real skinny.” (Merriam-Webster) The skinny is revealing some secret information. With that in mind, what’s the skinny on sinning?