Cause & Effect

The principle of causation is not something we talk about a lot, but it is certainly a part of our everyday life. If I do “this”, then I cause “that” to happen. In just about every activity of life the principle of causation is in play. There is an app for my phone that is…

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No Contest

I love a little competition, especially if my team wins or dominates. My son and I played a good bit of ping pong during quarantine. I’m sure that we improved with the competition. If I play someone that I can beat badly every time, I might not improve. One of the things I love about…

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Answered Prayer

I believe in prayer. I believe that prayer calls upon the Power and Authority of God Himself to act on my behalf. I have seen Him answer some really bold and audacious prayers just like I asked. I’ve also seen Him not answer the prayers in the manner in which I asked.  I think God…

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Lead Through It

I have watched people I admire lead in times of great personal pain or loss. It’s hard to imagine being in the spotlight in the middle of deep suffering. When I see great leaders, lead through deep sorrow, it reveals to me that there is great depth of character and faith below the surface. A…

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Break-Through

There are times that I’ve felt stuck. It seems that anything I do just stops short of really working out well. Then the break-through comes and things take off. I am so thankful for “break-throughs” over the years. I know that the break-through don’t always come on my time schedule, but they do come. I…

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Leadership Strength

I enjoy looking at great leaders and studying their lives behind the scenes. One of my favorite all-time leaders to study is Abraham Lincoln. I think leadership is an art for sure. It takes great skill and patience to lead others who are deeply opinionated, stubborn and often bull-headed. David was a leader before he…

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