First Forgive

I have known the power of forgiveness for many years. I learned lots about the depth of The Lord’s forgiveness of men when it was clear that I needed to forgive some people who had hurt me deeply. I can’t begin to put into words the depth of my pain when my spirit was crushed.…

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Procession

I’ve been a part of a parade on the fourth of July. I’ve never been the honoree, but it’s fun riding on a float or walking through seeing the people gathered along the route. The purpose of celebrating is the Independence Day we celebrate. Jesus became the honoree in procession because of His reputation and…

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I Want To See

I have had to wear glasses since I was in college. My eyesight is not horrible, but it needs help for sure. I can hardly imagine what it would be like to be completely blind.  I can’t imagine not seeing what my wife and family look like. I can’t imagine not seeing trees, sunrises, or…

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Servant Leadership

I heard a podcast where the speaker asked if there was any other kind of leadership. He was implying that servant leadership is leadership. I’ve seen leaders abuse their power and their authority over others. I’ve seen leaders that were too good to clean up a mess that someone else made. I’ve seen leaders that…

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Upside Down

There are so many things that are not as they appear to be. There are families that seem to be healthy that are broken. There are businesses that seem successful that are failing. Appearances can be deceiving. I think it’s important to look past the appearances before drawing a conclusion. I remember being enamored with…

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Possessions & Wealth

I’m not really a minimalist, but I’d like to. I have acquired a few possessions that I can certainly do life without. There are some possessions that I like more than others. I live in the USA where for the most part, we are a nation of great wealth. I’ve been to places where they…

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