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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.

3 Things We Shouldn’t Do – But We Can! (Part 1)

How many of us sometime during our life time saw that sign – “Wet Paint – Do Not Touch” and we touched it??? Or how about as kids, saw a taped off area that said, “Do Not Enter” and thought … Continue reading

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When Second Place Isn’t So Bad (Part 3)

Welcome back! Can you believe it is the end of August 2023? Christmas decorations should be in stores any day now! 🙂 In May, we started a series taking a look at an Old Testament prophet named Elisha and how … Continue reading

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When Second Place Isn’t So Bad (Part 2) . . .

Welcome back! In May, we started a series taking a look at an Old Testament prophet named Elisha and how his life relates to ours. “Second place” was mentioned because he was the apprentice of one Israel’s most famous prophets, … Continue reading

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This Summer – Cash or Charge??? (Reboot)

Several years ago in one of my graduate classes, the professor had us fill out a “getting to know you” sheet.  One of the prompts read:  “Fondest memories as a child _______.”  After a short while, the class shared their … Continue reading

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When Second Place Isn’t So Bad . . .

There is an individual in the Bible that didn’t showcase his life. He didn’t assert his authority as mightily as he could have. He went about his business with a quiet confidence. He had a tight relationship with God the … Continue reading

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The Unreachable Lighthouse (reboot)

This post was originally written in November of 2021. However, recently I heard an interview with Dr. Drew Pinsky. He has worked for decades with celebrities, professional athletes, business and corporate executives. Most of his patients have one particular trait … Continue reading

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What To Do While We’re Waiting . . .

Possibly, what could be the greatest event in history – we have no idea when it will happen. . . I’m referring to The Rapture – when Jesus Christ meets all believers in the air to spend eternity with Him. … Continue reading

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What To Do When Your Anxiety Is Off The Charts . . .

Doesn’t is seem like there is always something to be worried about? If not in our personal lives – then one quick look at the news highlights can fuel our angst rapidly? I read a study by Harvard Business Review … Continue reading

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A New Year’s Resolution in One Day!

January 1, 2023 has come and gone. Hopefully you’re still holding on tightly to your resolutions, goals, new habits, “one word”, and gym memberships. Those are all great things. The challenge as we all know is sustaining them for the … Continue reading

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What Will The Next Christmas Look Like?

P.S. – A rough “draft” copy may have been sent earlier by mistake if you are a subscriber. Oops! As you probably have noticed – this is the most wonderful time of the year when we turn our attention and … Continue reading

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