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About David Rische

Christian, husband, father, grandfather, principal, teacher, writer and encourager. David lives in Keller, Texas and has been in public education for over 19 years. He enjoys family time, biking, reading, NFL and MLB, magic, board games, movies and making people laugh.

God speaking . . . or is it just indigestion? (Part 1)

Posted on February 5, 2019 by David Rische

When someone states, “God spoke to me” – I’m always fascinated. Did God truly give a personal message to someone? Is it something we want so bad that we attribute our desire to hearing God’s voice as added insurance – … Continue reading →

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New Year’s REVOLUTIONS

Posted on January 15, 2019 by David Rische

Are you over New Year’s Resolutions and goal setting yet? If I hear one more advertisement about joining a gym, investing in gold, or switching to another insurance carrier –  I’m going to go bonkers! On the morning of New … Continue reading →

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How a Few Bucks Can Change The World

Posted on December 18, 2018 by David Rische

It can be the Christmas season or the middle of July. When we give to a charity or non-profit organization – a little voice inside says, “I wonder how much of the money is actually going to the cause?” Please … Continue reading →

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Who is in Your Stadium?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by David Rische

Do you ever wonder: Am I really making a difference? Am I just going through the motions of life? Or perhaps you can strongly relate to what George Bailey’s character went through in It’s a Wonderful Life – you’re beyond … Continue reading →

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The ghost you’ve probably encountered . . .

Posted on October 30, 2018 by David Rische

Fear is such prevailing issue, I’ve focused on it the last two months: https://davidrische.com/2018/09/ and https://davidrische.com/2018/08/ I wanted to close out the series with a final word (maybe) on the topic. Why does it seem that there are certain things we … Continue reading →

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Google Knows What You’re Afraid Of

Posted on September 27, 2018 by David Rische

Have you had an experience like this when on your computer? It is concerning when I accidentally clicked on a Statistics Conference in Baltimore – and now I am receiving non-stop notifications, advertisements, and alerts about it. How about this … Continue reading →

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FEAR – What It Really Stands For

Posted on August 21, 2018 by David Rische

Fear, anxiety, and stress can be an unholy trinity. One or more of the three are probably present somewhere our lives right now. Watching the news or browsing the internet usually adds fuel to the fire – rarely do we … Continue reading →

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Becoming Spirtitual S.E.A.L.S.

Posted on July 27, 2018 by David Rische

The Navy SEALs continue to fascinate me, two of my blogs have been about them in the past (please see June 1, 2017  and November 2015). Who knows everything they secretly accomplish behind the scenes and what sacrifices they pay? … Continue reading →

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Discovered! The Lost Kingdom of Elysium

Posted on June 10, 2018 by David Rische

Deep inside, don’t you think life should be getting easier the older and wiser we get? Shouldn’t there be fewer problems, issues, stress, disappointments – and more money stashed away? Why is it then . . . We go to … Continue reading →

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“It’s the most stressful time of the year . . . “

Posted on May 9, 2018 by David Rische

Besides the holidays – the end of the school year seems to bring on incredible busyness and stress: state assessments, report cards, behavior challenges, proms, award ceremonies, graduations, financial burdens, illness & injuries, ball games, deadlines, paperwork, sales quotas, etc., … Continue reading →

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