Pride – Performance – Possessions

These three words describe a significant challenge to my simple faith. I love it when people say wonderful things about me and tell me how wonderful a person I am. I love it when I do something very well and get noticed. I also love having lots of stuff to call my own. All three…

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Live To Love

I remember learning to love many years ago – at least that what I thought it was. I remember learning the difference between infatuation (foolish, unreasonable passion) and love (profoundly tender, deep and enduring affection) that goes way beyond shallow attraction. I’m still learning to love deeper and more effectively with every day of growing…

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What Have I Done?

  This insightful question is one that I often know the answer to. I sometimes do things without thinking. (That is not necessarily a good idea.) Some of my bad habits seem to run on auto pilot. I could make some life improvements when my good habits and disciplines run almost automatically. My life is…

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Faith & Love

On the outside the situation is often much different than it appears. I’ve seen people smile during great pain and struggle. I’ve seen others love in the face of hatred. I’m learning that things are not always as they seem. Some of the nicest people can turn on a dime and be extremely hateful and…

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Selfish & Self-Centered

  I like myself for the most part. If I could change some physical features to improve my appearance, I would take care of that. I like myself better some days rather than others. If all I cared about was me, I wouldn’t have my beautiful family. When I became a Dad over 30 years…

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I Want What I Want – NOW!

  I really that think that most people, (certainly including me), want what we want WHEN we want it. I don’t like being told I couldn’t have something that I want. I have learned over the years, that just because I can’t have something don’t mean my life will end. I grew up in a…

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