Humble Pie

I have to admit that I don’t always like the taste of Humble Pie – some call it the “pastry that is never tasty”.  I do think a slice of it every now and then is a good thing. Being humble is easier said than done. I think humility starts in the heart and works…

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The Good Ole Days

I’ve been around people who talk about the “good ole days” like they were so easy. I can remember my grandparents referring to a simpler life – but it was also a hard life. I can remember the days before the digital pager. I can remember the days before cell phones. I can remember the…

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Wisdom

I have learned over the years to seek out people who are more knowledgeable and more experienced than I am. They can give great counsel and wisdom because of their experience and their knowledge. Wisdom is often a rare find. Some people who should be wise from experience are actually not because they didn’t learn…

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Fragile

When I think of something “fragile”, I think of something at high risk to break. I think of a really thin glass or an egg. When I see the word “fragile” on a box, I immediately know that I should handle the box and what is in it with great care. There are relationships that…

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A Whisper of His Power

There are times when it’s hard to grasp the power that one individual has over another. It can be obvious when I see an abusive relationship where one person is clearly wielding power over the other. It can be physical power, emotional power, or both. As I read Job’s response to his friend Bildad, I…

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Darkness

I’m not a huge fan of darkness. I’m not afraid of the dark, but I am suspicious of things that I can’t see in the dark.  I worked campus security when I was in college. I had to go to different parts of the campus and buildings to keep a watchful eye on the systems…

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