Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Comfort Zone: How to endure pain

Ever been in pain or discomfort? Most people don’t like being uncomfortable.  I have a favorite chair I love. It’s a swivel recliner. It’s where I’m sitting right now as I write this post.  I have a favorite pair of … Continue reading

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Serving Versus Fixing: Reaching Out Not Down

“We serve life not because it is broken but because it is holy.” –Mother Teresa. When I posted this as my status on Facebook today, I had to put a period after Teresa so Facebook would stop putting my name … Continue reading

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What’s your story? Victim or Victor?

In every person I see a potential story.  If they are a victim or victor they have a story.  Most of the time, though, I hear victim stories when in reality I’d rather hear victor stories. Victim stories:  Everyone has … Continue reading

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Belief: Fortress, Prison or Chyrsalis?

I have many strong beliefs. They come in all shapes, sizes, kinds and intensities.  I have beliefs about God, myself and others.  Beliefs have been shaped in the core of my being since birth. My beliefs are based on truth, … Continue reading

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Edward Norman and Jesus

Edward Norman and I met when I was 15.  An editor and publisher in the large city of Raymond, he made a decision that has impacted my life for over 40 years. His pastor moved by the death of homeless … Continue reading

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What do you do with a vision?

Without a vision the people perish. With a vision that is too overwhelming they cower in fear and never get started. They do nothing. And the vision perishes. We are called to be vision keepers no matter how small or … Continue reading

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Mind Like Water

The phrase “mind like water” totally captivated me when I first ran across it in David Allen’s Getting It Done, a national best-seller about stress-free productivity. Here is what he says: “In karate there is an image that’s used to … Continue reading

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I’ve got a lion by the tail

This morning I wake up with anticipation for what this new day will bring.  Already knowing there are obstacles in my pursuit of growing closer to my God, others and myself.  I will take a firm grasp on the peace … Continue reading

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In our wildest dreams

What person hasn’t daydreamed at least once about what they’d do if they won the lottery?  What would be your wildest dreams if you were doing more than just getting by? There’s a man I see most every day when … Continue reading

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Sugar Cookies, Weight Loss and Resolutions

Although it seems miniscule, there is a monumental difference between a resolution and an action. For me that could be as small as a sugar cookie. Every year, 45 percent of Americans set New Year’s Resolutions, but only eight percent … Continue reading

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