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What have you got to lose?

Sometimes inaction leads to worse things than doing what you know is right. Sometimes doing the right thing feels like it would put you in grave danger. I would be remiss if I didn’t say this towards the front of this post. There IS a scriptural directive for all of us that profess faith inContinue reading “What have you got to lose?”

What’s your story?

I can still remember all the details about that day. It was war. The air raid sirens were going off. Buildings all around laid in disrepair. Bricks and windows smashed. Fires were smoldering in the ruins of what was a beautiful old city. Bombs were still falling from time to time, breaking the moments ofContinue reading “What’s your story?”

Lessons from Bad Leaders

Even bad leaders can teach you something. I could stop there, but I don’t know if it would sink in. It’s very easy to think that you don’t have to listen to someone if you are rooted in your thought that someone is a bad leader. Unfortunately, that’s just not true. From a biblical perspective,Continue reading “Lessons from Bad Leaders”

Winning and Losing

Let’s start off with something quick; I’m a nerd. This post is centered around a story from a TV show. Star Trek. Are you done rolling your eyes yet? I hope so or you may miss a really good point. If I had a better example to share, I would. But some of my examplesContinue reading “Winning and Losing”

Mulligan

Oh boy, I wish mulligans in life were real. They aren’t, unfortunately. It would sure be nice if that mistake didn’t count. If I could just pretend like it didn’t happen. But I can’t. Before, I jump in, let’s talk about that word for a second. Mulligan. It’s a golfing term for getting a do-over.Continue reading “Mulligan”

It’s called a God-Complex

(yes, I know the blog image is of Moses. Actually it’s Charlton Heston playing Moses. It just fit the imagery in my head, besides, do YOU have an actual real-life picture of God?) I like to fix things. It’s true. It’s almost like I seek out areas that need repair and try to get inContinue reading “It’s called a God-Complex”

Margin Matters

Ok, I have to be honest. I have been thinking about this one for a while. I have also been struggling with just writing what I want. I’m afraid it may come off self-serving. But, the reality is, many people need to hear it for themselves. And my approach is very personal. So, yeah, I’veContinue reading “Margin Matters”

You are not all that and a bag of chips

Oh, I know the title of this one really shows my age. That was a cool saying once upon a time. Ok, maybe not cool, but it got said a lot. This post isn’t going to be a knock the wind out of your sails kind of post though as the title would imply. No,Continue reading “You are not all that and a bag of chips”

Your Truth, My Truth, Their Truth, THE TRUTH

Have you seen the meme of the two guys standing on either side of what could be a 6 or a 9? It’s great, isn’t it? It’s got such a deep meaning and helps you really understand that your perspective matters. In our deeply opinionated culture of not being fully educated and being sure weContinue reading “Your Truth, My Truth, Their Truth, THE TRUTH”

Legacy

We recently did a funeral for an older gentleman that passed away in our church. I had seen him walking the halls. He had a very unique presence. He was very tall, very thin, had a walker, large thick glasses, and was almost always walking with his wife down the halls near our worship center.Continue reading “Legacy”