Hard Heart

I’ve been accused of being hard-headed and stubborn. I try not to get my feelings hurt too much by that because there are convictions and things that I believe that are non- negotiable.  I will dig in hard on those things. With other things and ideas, I like to be creative and flexible. On my…

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Stubborn & Stupid

I represent both of these words way too often. They usually act as cousins and often “play together”. When my kids were growing up we didn’t allow them to use the “s” word – stupid. I’m sure there are other “s” words that we didn’t allow as well. I’ve tried to make it a practice…

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Heart Check-Up

  I recently went to the doctor for my “well check”. I routinely do this a couple times each year to make sure there is nothing weird going on with my body. The doctor always listens to my heart and lungs with a stethoscope to make sure all sounds clean and smooth. He encourages more…

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Neck Problems

  I make choices several times throughout the day. I choose what to wear, what to eat, where to go, etc.… There are other times when things happen that I had no choice about. I have no choice but to accept the weather conditions. I have no choice but to accept the market conditions. There…

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Repent….Again

I’ve lost count at how many times I find myself in a position of repentance. I believe that I’m older and wiser, but yet I still find myself in a place of repentance. I actually believe that repentance is a part of my life as a follower of Jesus. I know what I’m supposed to…

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Hard Head – Hard Heart

I’ve been called “hard headed” before by my parents, my wife and others who know me. I do feel like I’m a reasonable person for the most part. If I feel strongly that my position on a certain subject is correct, I have been known to “dig in” and defend my position. I think the…

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