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Important Stuff We Forget

Posted onApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

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Important Stuff We Forget

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We had a leap year this year. And it struck me again how that phenomenon only occurs every four years. So, what happens to the important stuff that occurs on Feb. 29th? Like a birth, anniversary, a death, start date of a business, etc. Do those special events get appropriate attention? Or do they make it on a list of important stuff we forget for another four years? From my connection with people who have a Feb. 29th event, most retain their date – but move celebrations or remembrances to the day before or after. What can we learn from this interesting reality?

We Have Hope!

Posted onMarch 24, 2024March 24, 2024

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We Have Hope!

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Easter week is here! Celebrations! Joyful traditions, activities, and food! Subsequently, the simple reality of this wonderful holiday is – We have hope! We have Jesus!

Before we explore hope in today’s content, I want to mention a FREE Easter week devotional course – Prepare For Easter. It’s already open, and I’ll tell you more at the end of this content.

Waiting And Listening – Effective Relationship Words

Posted onFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024

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Waiting And Listening - Effective Relationship Words

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When you think back into your childhood, what memories come to mind? Good ones? Not-so-good ones? Maybe you remember events that sculpted or changed your life. Perhaps something “rocked your world.” It might be a special activity is your first thought. (I’ll share one of my memories directly below.) But, I’m guessing you remember many ordinary days filled with ordinary things. Interestingly, this sets the stage for most of life. We spend long stretches of time waiting and listening for what comes next. Additionally, waiting and listening directly impact all your relationships.

Manage Christmas Sadness – Advent #3

Posted onDecember 18, 2023December 18, 2023

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Manage Christmas Sadness - Advent #3

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You might be surprised to know Christmas sadness is a real thing. It hits when people go through difficulties that stretch into the season of Christmas. Or it happens with unexpected tragedy or bad news. But Christmas sadness can sometimes appear when everything is going fine. Unexpectedly, something rises up or invades without permission – and surprises you. In fact, you may even wonder why it’s there because there’s no identifiable reason.

Whatever the scenario, you are not alone if you experience Christmas sadness.

Subsequently, the kindest thing you can do for yourself is to learn how to manage Christmas sadness.

It Had To Be You! – Scripture Dissection

Posted onOctober 30, 2023April 2, 2024

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It Had To Be You! - Scripture Dissection

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You’ve heard of the song “It Had To Be You,” haven’t you? It’s a popular song composed by Isham Jones, lyrics by Gus Kahn, published on May 9, 1924. So, it’s an “oldie-but-goodie.” It’s been covered by many people, including Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble with Barbra Streisand. Well, I’d like to cover “It Had To Be You” in today’s content.

Feeling Down: 6 Helpful Tips

Posted onSeptember 5, 2023

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Feeling Down: 6 Helpful Tips

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Feeling down is a common, yet challenging condition to manage. Whether over-tired, mistreated, discouraged, or even struggling with depression – being on the “down side” is real.

Be A Friend Back

Posted onApril 18, 2023April 18, 2023

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Be A Friend Back

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You’ve experienced this, and so have I! You reach to someone in friendship, but there’s no reach back. Most of the time, that’s OK. But sometimes, when your heart is more deeply invested in a person, it’s painful when they don’t want to be a friend back. You just have to accept it. I think there are practical take-aways from this scenario as we consider our relationship with God.

We Have Jesus!

Posted onApril 2, 2023April 2, 2023

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We Have Jesus!

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Easter week is here! As a result, people love to celebrate with joyful traditions, activities, reflections, and food. Since this week is the highest pinnacle of celebration for Jesus followers (perhaps second only to Christmas), we celebrate the amazing, simple reality – we have Jesus!

NOTE: there’s a meaningful, FREE, easy-to-use Easter week devotional focus/activity at the bottom of this content. Click for more information and to

My Three Mentors

Posted onMarch 20, 2023March 20, 2023

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My Three Mentors

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Do you have a mentor? When I was younger, I prayed for a mentor. God gave me – not one – but my three mentors. As God often does, He gave them in a much different way than I wanted. Yet, I have come to agree with Him – that His ways are higher than my ways and His thoughts are higher than my thoughts. (Is. 55:9) Interestingly, none of these three people really knew they had become my mentors.

G-S-G-S-R. It works!

Posted onOctober 24, 2022March 19, 2024

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G-S-G-S-R. It works!

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For centuries, people have used codes, acronyms, and gimmicks to help them succeed. When I work to memorize Scripture, I often need some kind of tool to get things in my brain. I want to share a tool that keeps my daily perspective centered. I remember it like this: G-S-G-S-R. And . . . it works!

Category: Praise

Important Stuff We Forget

We Have Hope!

Waiting And Listening – Effective Relationship Words

Manage Christmas Sadness – Advent #3

It Had To Be You! – Scripture Dissection

Feeling Down: 6 Helpful Tips

Be A Friend Back

We Have Jesus!

My Three Mentors

G-S-G-S-R. It works!

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