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A Fine Balance

It is a fine balance to have the humility to appreciate others while also learning to respect ourselves. A balance improved by practice. Continue reading

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The Fine Art of Apology

Know someone who just can’t ever admit they’re wrong about anything? Only one thing you can do for someone like that… Continue reading

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Kicking Against the Goad

What is the part of you that God has been working on the longest? What is the part that seems to be taking the most time and effort to re-shape into the reflected image of Christ? Continue reading

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The Humility of Desperation

Perhaps you have a sense today of someone in greater need of prayer than you expected. Well, if that’s the case and no one else comes to mind: I’m your huckleberry! 🙂
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Absolutely No Regrets

I may have made enough mistakes to ruin a dozen lives but there’s one thing I have never regretted… Continue reading

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Prayer for Wednesday

He who is worthy of all praise will lead us in paths of peace and righteousness… if such is what we truly seek. Continue reading

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Pride and Self-Prejudice

If life was fair, you’d never have to choose between getting hearing aids or getting a new bass boat. Suck it up, buttercup! Continue reading

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A New Coat on a Cold Day

A young black man in a tattered jacket on a bitterly cold day turns a chance encounter into a deeper contemplation on kindness. Continue reading

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Perverse Economics

Sometimes saving money is the most expensive thing we can do. Enduring unneccessary affliction because we’re too proud to admit a mistake is false economy. Continue reading

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Earth Day, 2014

It’s always a bit scary to see someone else take over something that we’ve loved and cared for. It’s plain painful to see them abuse it. Continue reading

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