Category Archives: Christian Living

Sunday Swim

As long as we nurture the child within us, we can find unexpected joy in something as simple as a swim on an early spring afternoon. Continue reading

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Beyond the Madness

If lots of good practice makes a difference in a basketball game, how much more in the game of life? Continue reading

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Return to Paradise

Sometimes something that we’ve looked forward to for a while turns out to be a disappointment. Sometimes, it turns out to be even better than we imagined! Continue reading

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Joy in the Midst of Disappointment

Even when we have lost our own voice, we can still rejoice in the singing of others… especially those we love. Continue reading

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Aging Ain’t Much of a Spectator Sport

When I realized that my “jump shot” had turned into a “hop shot,” I knew that while the athletes I watched seemed to be getting younger, I wasn’t. Continue reading

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Rehearsal

There are few things any better than quiet time spent talking with those we love. A little foretaste of heaven… Continue reading

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The Burden of Authority

If you are treating people with contempt, arrogance or indifference and you actually enjoy that, you are a sadist. Continue reading

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The Art of Emotional Self-Defense

Being around some folks is like taking a plunge into an attitudinal cesspool. Throw away the swimsuit and practice avoidance! Continue reading

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Voices

The voices that we listen to and the choices that we make… make all the difference in our lives. Continue reading

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What Goes Around

Raking up leaves that you know came from your neighbor’s trees might lead to unexpected insights… and a neater lawn. Continue reading

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