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How To Live With Hope – Scripture Dissection

Posted onApril 1, 2024April 10, 2024

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How To Live With Hope - Scripture Dissection

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You know the story from Lord of the Rings. Beautiful Arwen loves Aragorn. However, Aragorn left to protect Frodo on his quest. Incidentally, he’ll end up fighting a war. Unfortunately, He may never return. As a result, Arwen is overcome. And she lingers in middle earth rather than join her kin to travel to their forever home. Having remained, she has a conversation with her elf-father. Interestingly, Arwen clings to hope. And she wants to know how to live in hope.

Elrond: “He is not coming back. Why do you linger when there is no hope?”

: “There is still hope.”

Elrond: “If survives this war, You will still be parted.”

Sadly, Arwen’s dad doesn’t sound very hopeful, does he?

Your Words Matter – Scripture Dissection

Posted onNovember 20, 2023April 2, 2024

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Your Words Matter - Scripture Dissection

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I’ve known a handful of people who know just what to say in any given moment. Their words are refreshing and fitting. Afterall, “The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl.” (Prov. 25:11) But I’ve also known people who definitely do not have that skill. So, it’s reasonable to conclude – your words matter. Thanksgiving is an opportunity to express words of strong gratitude to family, friends, to God, and into your own soul. Today’s content explores how your words matter.

This Is It!!

Posted onJuly 24, 2023July 24, 2023

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This Is It!!

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If you were to say – “this is it!!” – when would you say it?

After looking for years, you meet the person you want to marry.
You just found the house of your dreams.
Your friend serves the most mouth-watering dessert.
Political parties finally decide to work together for the good of a nation.
A tool you only dreamed about – but needed on occasion – is on the store shelf in front of you.
You made it to your 65th birthday and can retire.
The job of your highest hopes becomes yours.
The weather cooperates enough to “get out there and pull your crops in.”
After years of caring for patients, science finds a cure your patients need.
You find the perfect puppy for your kids.
After shopping for weeks – you find the exact outfit for a special occasion.
Plus – so many other times in life!

That’s right! This is it!!

Partner With God Using 4 L’s

Posted onOctober 10, 2022October 10, 2022

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Partner With God Using 4 L's

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Some years back, I had an opportunity to lunch with a friend I hadn’t seen in several decades. This person was a special influence in my growth and development. I was truly excited about catching up. With great anticipation, I marked the calendar. When the day came, I was a bit nervous after so many years. But I found the lunch to be one of the most fun and meaningful days I’d had in a long time. And I remembered how this friend had influenced me to partner with God.

Why Don’t I Change?

Posted onJune 27, 2022June 27, 2022

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Why Don’t I Change?

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Someone once told me being a follower of Jesus is exclusive of behaviors, and it’s only about God’s love and their heart. “Behaviorism” is a term that was used. I’ve prayerfully and extensively thought about this perspective. God has blessed this pensive exploration with some interesting ideas. It has to do with “why don’t I change?”

Dot To Dot

Posted onJanuary 3, 2022January 24, 2022

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Dot To Dot

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Have you ever done one of those dot to dot pictures? You know, the ones where you take a pencil and connect all the dots in numerical order? When you are done connecting all the dots, you see a picture you created. It’s always a fun surprise to view the final image. This is an important consideration going into each new year. What dots will you be connecting this next year? What picture will you create?

Safe With God

Posted onMay 10, 2021May 10, 2021

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Safe With God

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I’ve found the content of this article has had huge impact in my life. Interestingly, it has influenced my relationships – with friends, family, co-workers, and others. So what are we looking at today? It has to do with safety. There are threats everywhere against folks. Individuals, families, places of employment and education, even churches. Everything looks OK from the outside, but inside where people are, and especially deep inside people, there are broken pieces. One of the greatest assurances you can know and bring into life is – you can be safe with God. Why? Because God promises!

So, I guess the question is – how do you live practically in this safety? Let’s explore being safe with God and look at action steps you can practice to be safe with God.

How To Set Up a 1-PAGE GOALS SHEET: Step 1

Posted onJanuary 3, 2021February 6, 2022

Wouldn’t it be great if you could put everything you’re aiming for on one page! To have a tool that is short, concise, and condensed to help live each day successfully. Instantly accessible. Something to carry on your device wherever you go, or to print and keep a visible copy at your desk. How about a 1-page goals sheet to help you aim for your best!

I’m delighted to tell you – this tool exists. And it works. I have been using a 1-Page Goals Sheet for decades, and it’s helped me focus and grow. Now I’d like to share this tool with you.

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How To Live With Hope – Scripture Dissection

Your Words Matter – Scripture Dissection

This Is It!!

Partner With God Using 4 L’s

Why Don’t I Change?

Dot To Dot

Safe With God

How To Set Up a 1-PAGE GOALS SHEET: Step 1

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