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Choosing a Side in a Divided World
We are human. When we are presented with a choice, we usually choose a side. The world has given us so many choices over the past 5 or so years. Do we join B L M, or do we speak against it because ALL lives matter? Do we stand with L G B Q, or… Read more
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The World Feels Upside Down
There is something unsettling about this record-breaking winter storm. My parents were without utilities for about 10 days. They were fortunate to have a wall heater to keep the front part of their home warm. They slept on the couch and chair for the first few days. Then they brought a bed mattress up front,… Read more
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The Real World Sucks
You might know this if you’ve been following my work. Several years ago, I had a deep spiritual experience while I was under anesthesia during my ear surgery . When the nurses were waking me up after the surgery, I mumbled, “No, no. The real world sucks.” I don’t know why I said that, but… Read more
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Kill Them With Kindness
Last week I was driving my granddaughter to soccer practice, and I was driving in the left lane. I would normally get over to let faster drivers pass me, however, I knew my left turn was coming up. A red truck zoomed up behind me and seemed to be trying to speed me up. I… Read more
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Walking With the Spirit So We Aren’t Tempted By the Flesh – The Mark of the Beast
About 15 years ago, one of our sweet customers always greeted us the same way. We would say, “Good morning, Art. How are you today?” He would often answer by saying, “I’m walking with the Spirit, so I’m not tempted by the flesh.” We loved that response. We still quote it to this day. Those… Read more
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Toxic People
The other day, a toxic person entered my daughter’s life. I’ve learned to spot a narcissistic type person, right away. There’s good people and there’s toxic ones. I don’t know. Maybe we are all both. The difference is, some of us focus on and practice at being good. We hold ourselves accountable and want to… Read more
Lost and Finding Joy 