Angst Toward Enemies

The Real Estate industry is an unusual business. I must cooperate with my competitor.  Most often, when I have a listing, I’m counting on one of my competitors to bring me a qualified buyer. Most real estate agents are REALTORS and are secure in what they bring to the mix on behalf of their client…

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Out of Sight!

This used to a slang word for amazing – at least it was in the 70’s & 80’s. Someone might say: “Man, that was out of sight!” I’ve not used that phrase or heard that phrase used in a good minute. I am reading through Psalms in my journey and came across that phrase and…

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Strategic

  I admire others who analyze and plan strategically. I am learning more and more about how important planning is in every area of my life. Planning is important to my family as I put together a blueprint for my “empty nest years” and sunset years. I applaud young people who start planning their retirement…

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Forgiven – Again

I’ve lost count how many times I’ve asked forgiveness for my sin. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve asked for some specific, reoccurring sin. I’m embarrassed to talk about my failures, which are many, before the Lord. I’m so thankful that He forgives & forgets. I’m so thankful that He forgives completely. I was…

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Create – Renew – Restore – Grant

I like new technology and new ideas that enhance my ability to work smarter and serve my customers and clients more efficiently. I sometimes think that all these time-saving ideas should generate way more margin for a deeper relationship with the Lord, my family and my friends. I think the time-saving devices have simply made…

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Forgiveness In Action

  As I think about forgiveness I’m reminded that it is more of a process than a one-time event. I do realize that forgiveness is initiated, but it really is on-going. I’ve been hurt by others and it’s become easy for me to say, I forgive. I think when I utter those words the process…

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