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The Other Side of Life’s Challenges
I may not see it. I may not feel it. I may not understand it…yet; but on the other side of my challenges I will see, feel, and understand more. Once the challenge subsides I will gain a greater perspective. Some challenges last days. Some last months. Some last years. As we carefully navigate through…
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Friends Who Left Imprints for a Lifetime: Kristy and Faunne
When I was 5 or 6 years old we moved to a new house across the street from Kristy. Perhaps childhood friends leave the strongest imprints since they are the first impressions and are the longest lasting memories. Kristy was my first best friend. Faunne moved in next door within a couple of years. I…
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I Give Up
Dammit, life is short. Almost 53 years of my own life have passed. 53 YEARS. Holding on to people or things that don’t give us life is really dumb. Why do I feel so damn guilty for the things I do, AND for things other people do? Seriously. When someone makes bad decisions, and they…
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Simpler Times
Ever Wish You Could Start Your Life Over Again? I don’t know what it is or why I’m feeling this way. It might be a “mid-life” thing. It might be all the craziness in the world. It could be both. I keep feeling like my life is almost over. My mind wants to think about, and…
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Look Up
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God . . . Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things. Isaiah 40:1, 26 We are told that when the storms come, we should have our houses built upon the rock. It doesn’t say if they come. As we gain wisdom…
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Friends Who Left Imprints for a Lifetime: Harold and Steve
Last night I had a dream that my 83 year old boss was in the hospital. Well, he’s not technically my boss anymore. He was my boss in 1997, almost 26 years ago. My heart is aching and tears are flowing down my cheeks as I write this. You see, he wasn’t just my boss.…
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What the Heck Is a Life Coach?
Our brains are really smart, but they seem really dumb. They are artifacts of the past. If we listen to our minds, they become our leader. They are horrible leaders. Why? Have you ever wanted to do something that you tell yourself you’re going to do, but then find yourself in the same old behaviors?…
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I’ll Do It When…
Time is precious. Are we really going to keep putting off the things we’d really love to do? Why do we do that to ourselves? We say things like: I’ll do it when I graduate; I’ll do it when I get married; I’ll do it when my kids get older; I’ll do it when I…
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Out Beyond Right and Wrong – There Is a Place
Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy? That was a famous catchphrase inspired by Dr. Phil McGraw. It sticks with us because of the underlying truth of that statement. Being a right fighter is what causes disagreements, anger, fear, disgust, offensiveness, division, and all the ego stuff that can…
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Who Am I? Who Are You?
“Who am I?” is usually followed by, “why am I here?” and “where am I going?” These questions are the foundation of our very existence. I’m going to do my very best to answer this first question, however, the answers can’t be found in a single conversation, sermon, book, or even a blog. These resources…
Lost and Finding Joy 