Defense & Offense

I really do miss seeing sports on TV. I miss the competitive spirit and the comradery of team sports. I love the analogy of life being like a good football game. There are four important elements to a football game.  1. The Offense which tries to score. 2. The defense which tries to keep the…

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Defender

I have a few things in place at my home to defend my family if someone were to break into my home during the night. I also try to vigilant and secure the doors, windows, and set the security system. The Lord’s protection is far more detailed than that. He protects my travel and He…

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Calm Down

I have had this said to me on more than a few occasions. When my emotions get stirred up and I say too much, I’ve been asked in a kind way to calm down. I’ve also been asked in a harsh way. I used to be a bit “wound tight” and it didn’t take much…

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Builder – Protector

In my business, I’ve worked with builders over the years. There are some builders who are very detailed orientated and others who are a bit more careless. Most builders have a list of sub-contractors that come along and build specific areas of the build. For example, a plumber puts in the pipe work as well…

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Quiet Strength

Some people are simply loud – they talk loudly, they laugh loudly, they whisper loudly. I can get loud, but I try to keep calm and weigh my words carefully.  I sometimes get loud when I’m in strong disagreement with another person. I think it actually harms my words when I get loud, because the volume…

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Guardian God

One of my many roles as a parent, is to be guardian for the kids who call me Dad. As they have grown and moved out on their own, I am still there to help them and warn them of impending danger or threat. When they were small, I was watching every single move they…

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