Escape

I remember watching the movie called “The Great Escape” when I was a young kid. I have been fascinated with movies of escape for many years. I also realize that watching a movie is an escape of sorts. When I go to see a good movie, I often feel like the world stopped for a…

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Weak But Strong

I remember meeting a guy from Minnesota many years ago. He had landed a job in Tennessee and I had the chance to chat with him a bit about his perspective. It was pretty obvious that he was from the Northern US when he spoke, just like it’s pretty obvious I’m from the Deep South…

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Accountability Conversation

I would rather hold someone else accountable than to be held accountable. Accountability works best as a “two-way street”. Accountability requires truth, courage and patience among other attributes. I think for accountability to work in my Christian journey, there must be love, kindness and gentleness. The Apostle Paul writes two letters to the church at…

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The Odds

  Every major sporting event seems to have odds set by the people who handle the betting process for the event. For example in the most recent super bowl the odds on favorite was the Carolina Panthers. It simple meant that the bookies and the people placing bets picked Carolina to beat Denver by at…

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Consequences

  There are times when the consequences of my choices are very hard to take. I don’t always calculate properly the “fall out” from a decision I make. More often than not if I make a decision in haste, I will miscalculate the consequences. I know of people who repented and were forgiven of sin,…

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