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“It’s the ‘hard’ that makes it great. Otherwise, everybody would be doing it.”  Tom Hanks 2016 could possibly be the year that you pursue a challenge or dream that has been on your mind for a while. Could this be … Continue reading →

The holiday seasons can be such an ironic mixture of joy and sorrow, hope and disappointment, peace and stress, community and isolation, and so on . . . Before we know it – the last dish will be washed, the … Continue reading →

With the passing of Veteran’s Day a few weeks ago, I continue to reflect on the dedication and sacrifice the men and women of the Armed Forces have made historically and currently. I have always been fascinated by Special Operation … Continue reading →

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 →

To obtain a full color copy of Marketplace Ministry, please visit the website: http://www.noisetrade.com Just navigate to the Book section of the website and type “Marketplace Ministry” in the search box.  The site will provide a link for you to … Continue reading →

“One of the strangest things is the act of creation. You are faced with a blank slate—a page, a canvas, a block of stone or wood, a silent musical instrument. You then look inside yourself. You pull and tug and … Continue reading →

My first thoughts when looking at the calendar were, “Oh good, a three-day weekend!” I had a completely different subject for a blog I’ve been working on the last two weeks. In the quiet of the morning, my heart tugged at me … Continue reading →

I use The Cloud on my computer, but please don’t ask me to explain it to you.  When I try to understand it – I just get more confused. I don’t comprehend how it can store information for an innumerable amount of people. … Continue reading →

When we think of leaders, the first thoughts that usually come to mind are CEOs, government officials, civil servants, religious figures, etc.  Leadership expert John Maxwell simplifies the definition for us. “Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less.”  So logically, … Continue reading →

Since it is the month for Valentine’s Day, I thought we would take a look at its’ most popular symbol. No, not cupids – the heart! We all know the complete dependence we have on it in the physical realm … Continue reading →