Sequence

This word means a set of events that follow each other in a particular order. I see sequence in my life often. There are things that must happen in a particular order. When my children were small, we had a sequence in place prior to getting them to bed. It was a routine of sorts,…

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Regular Practice

I am a believer in practice. I believe that great athletes practice their craft even when they are not playing. I believe that is exactly what makes them great. When I was a kid, watching Kentucky basketball, there was a player named Kyle Macy – he was an amazing free throw shooter. When the game…

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Strategy

I think strategy takes some thought and planning. If I attempt to do a big project with little thought or planning, the results are usually a disaster, or I may be fortunate enough to muddle through it.  I like to plan and strategize and then manage the plan. If I’m “flyin’ by the seat of…

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Rest

This little four-letter word has thirty-seven different uses. It can be used as a noun or a verb in our language.  I am using it as a noun for the purpose of this post. This word is especially relevant for me to hear. I am in one of the busiest seasons of my life. It…

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Relief

  There are some days when I need relief. I feel spent emotionally and physically on some days. On days that are hard, I look forward to some relief sitting in my chair resting and relaxing. Relief is a bit of a variable. What might be relief for me, might possibly be frustration and stress…

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That Day

There are certain days that come along and alter the trajectory of my life. There are days that the entire course of history is changed. I do want to make every day count rather than count my days. I do believe that any day could be a very special day or it could be a…

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