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Happiness From Within

One month ago tomorrow, two of the things I’ve enjoyed most over the last couple years were removed from my life. Since November of 2014, every time I had a chance to feel the wind in my face riding through … Continue reading

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The Christmas Gift

It is more blessed to give than to receive. After spending several days with two of our granddaughters, who are 6 and 4 years old, I was reminded of a valuable lesson. All of life is designed to teach us … Continue reading

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Surrender

I recently had a talk with an Army Ranger. I was asking him about the difference between Ranger training and the standard boot camp all military people go through. My conclusion was both trainings are designed to break a person … Continue reading

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Peace

Through some of my recent readings and growth, I had an experience yesterday morning in church of all places. Having been a pastor, it has always been somewhat difficult going to church. My mind is always in critique mode. But, … Continue reading

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Surrender

I’ve been imagining a pie chart that pictures my surrender lately. For most my adult life, surrender to the Lord was about 95-97%. I always had a sliver of the pie that I felt I could manage. More times than … Continue reading

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