Take an Umbrella, But Go

Posted by on 31 Mar 2014 in Personal, Theology | Comments Off on Take an Umbrella, But Go

Take an Umbrella, But Go

Sometimes we wait too long to start. We wait for the perfect moment, for the rain to stop, for the stars to align, for everything to be perfect. But sometimes we need to just go. Take an umbrella, but go.

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I’m a Family Now

Posted by on 19 Mar 2014 in Personal | Comments Off on I’m a Family Now

I’m a Family Now

So there we were at our favorite local burrito place the other night, and I was noticing how many kids and families were there. I was eating my burrito, noticing it all, and I began to feel a little out of place… And it suddenly hit me – I’m a family now.

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Prioritize Your Activities to Stay Focused

Posted by on 10 Mar 2014 in Personal | Comments Off on Prioritize Your Activities to Stay Focused

Prioritize Your Activities to Stay Focused

How do you stay focused on getting the thing done that you need to get done? Try using a prioritized to-do list to filter your more important tasks.

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75 Years of Blessing

Posted by on 28 Feb 2014 in Personal | Comments Off on 75 Years of Blessing

75 Years of Blessing

I recently saw an interview of a couple celebrating 75 years of marriage. They were asked what was the secret to their marriage. Their answer may surprise you, depending on your point of view.

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And Now I Can’t Get That Song Out Of My Head

Posted by on 10 Feb 2014 in Personal | Comments Off on And Now I Can’t Get That Song Out Of My Head

And Now I Can’t Get That Song Out Of My Head

So we went to this 80s party, and now I have this Michael Jackson song stuck in my head that I haven’t heard in who knows how many years. Every time my mind quiets down here comes this song again. I can’t get it out of my head. I know you’ve all experienced that, right?

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A Simpler Life

Posted by on 17 Jan 2014 in Personal | 1 comment

A Simpler Life

Life keeps on moving. Our daughter’s crawling all over now, picking up every little thing from the floor. And we’ve been talking about what it means to live a simple life.

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A New Day And A New Dream

Posted by on 6 Jan 2014 in Personal | Comments Off on A New Day And A New Dream

A New Day And A New Dream

Our past shapes our future, but doesn’t define our future. The undiscovered country lies before us. Declarations for 2014.

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The Blog in Review – 2013

Posted by on 31 Dec 2013 in Personal | 2 comments

The Blog in Review – 2013

Looking back at the year 2013, I highlight some of my best entries, and milestones for my blog.

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Though The Righteous Fall: Setting Goals and Overcoming Failure

Posted by on 21 Dec 2013 in Personal | Comments Off on Though The Righteous Fall: Setting Goals and Overcoming Failure

Though The Righteous Fall: Setting Goals and Overcoming Failure

So I’ve started three blogs this week but haven’t managed to post any of them… Here are four steps to walk through when you fail to meet your own expectations.

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Grateful Generosity

Posted by on 13 Dec 2013 in Personal | Comments Off on Grateful Generosity

Grateful Generosity

Lately I’ve been thinking about thankfulness, gratitude, generosity, and how these go together, hand in hand. I’ve made a conscious decision to be more generous this holiday season. But being a generous giver is not about buying more. It’s about giving more.

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