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Finding Peace When Chaos is the Norm

Posted on January 22, 2024 by David Rische

This is the fourth time I’ve changed the topic for this month. I started with something on New Year’s resolutions. Then moved to goals. Then moved to balance in four key areas of our lives. None of it got past … Continue reading →

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A Dragon Lurking Over The Manger Scene???

Posted on December 17, 2023 by David Rische

And just like that . . . here we are counting down the days until Christmas! It seems like Thanksgiving was yesterday – and summer vacation was two days ago. Hopefully, the decorations are up, plans are solidified, and Amazon … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 101

Posted on November 22, 2023 by David Rische

The Thanksgiving schedule looks vaguely familiar to most of us: Leave for your destination or start preparing days in advance if you’re the host. Arrive, visit, get caught up, watch the football games – and then it’s time to eat. … Continue reading →

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How to Thrive in The End Times

Posted on October 30, 2023 by David Rische

With all of the chaos going on in the world, we can’t help but ask: Are we living in The End Times? Are we getting to The End of the World that the Bible talks about? Before his death on … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 28, 2023 by David Rische

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)

Posted on August 28, 2023 by David Rische

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) . . .

Posted on July 27, 2023 by David Rische

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)

Posted on June 27, 2023 by David Rische

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 . . .

Posted on May 30, 2023 by David Rische

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)

Posted on April 20, 2023 by David Rische

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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