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Holiday Amplification (Reboot)

“Tis the season to be jolly . . .” But what about those who are feeling sad? “Silent Night . . . All is Calm . . .” But what if there’s chaos all over the globe? “Underneath the Tree … Continue reading

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The Biblical Science of Giving Thanks

Way back around A.D. 50 – the apostle Paul was on to something when he wrote: Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5: 18). If we’re honest, … Continue reading

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Everyone is on Their Phones – Especially Me!

This past summer I had to travel for some independent contracting work. I spent a fair amount of time in airport lobbies. No matter what city I was in, the size of the airport, or the amount of people there … Continue reading

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Finding Victory Through Endurance in Prayer

Prayer is a gift from God and also one of life’s greatest mysteries. A miraculous healing. A new job fulfilling your career dream. A change in heart. Relationships restored. However, there is another part to prayer. The hospital patient who … Continue reading

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A Few Mind-Blowing Facts About God (reboot)

Do you ever think God is too busy? Have you ever struggled trusting Him to work out a problem? Maybe in your head pondering: “I’d like to pray about getting help with my flat tire – but there’s quite a … Continue reading

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Life’s Marathon: Starting Well vs. Finishing Strong

Have you ever heard a quote that you can’t get out of your head? Who remembers the Big Mac jingle from the 70s? Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. Why is it … Continue reading

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Understanding Divine Challenges: Biblical Insights

I try not to be cynical. However, the older I get – the more I look back on false teachings I’ve heard, false beliefs I’ve believed, and messages that were cleverly disguised as self-serving and self-promoting. These are all actual … Continue reading

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Honoring Our Heroes on Memorial Day

Mismanaged time, interruptions, chasing squirrels down rabbit holes, and actual important things have prevented me from having a blog ready for this month. Inside my head, I knew several years ago that I had written something about Memorial Day, and … Continue reading

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Breaking Free: How to Stop People Pleasing

Why do we do it? What’s the deal about so desperately wanting the approval of others? How come sometimes our happiness is directly intertwined with whether someone else is happy or not? I wish I knew the answers to those … Continue reading

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Spring Break & Disney World – What Could Go Wrong?

A few years ago, I painstakingly planned the “perfect” vacation to Disney World and Universal Studios for Spring Break. This ended up being one of my most popular blog posts that many people commented they could completely relate to. Here’s … Continue reading

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