Category: Relationships
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Fight The Urge!
I was invited to join a group of friends, just men, for a cookout tomorrow. I have decided to go. This sounds like an easy decision on the surface. But really it’s not that easy. My inclination would be to stay home and relax. See, I’ve had a difficult few weeks at work. Traveling, problem…
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Entertainment Expense
While vacationing recently in Costa Rica, Kathy and I had the pleasure of staying at a beautiful B&B in the central valley near San Jose. The innkeeper was a remarkable elderly widower who was strong in her faith and equally strong in her wisdom on life. Each morning Kathy and I would enjoy our conversations…
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Truth Hammer
I had a contracting problem on one of our jobs recently. The project manager asked me to review the documents and his response to the dispute to confirm that we were correct according to the terms of our contract. I reviewed both documents and concurred with his determination. We were 100% right. This contractor had…
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Opposites Day
When my kids were young they would often play a game called Opposites Day. During this particular day, whatever they said was actually the opposite of what is true. This was really just a way of trying to catch the other sibling- kind of a trap. Really just a kid’s game. But I think that…
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What Your Wife Really Wants For Valentines Day!
Oh, yes! It’s that time again! Time for the red cards, chocolates, and roses. Valentines Day is a special time to tell your loved one that you really care. A time to celebrate love and romance. For some men, this can be a bit frightening. Getting just the right gift is really hard. You may need…
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Christmas Aftermath: Sifting Through the Rubble
I have to admit: I get pretty frustrated with the Christmas season as it has become. The commercialization and extreme excess of the holiday is overwhelming to me. I want a quiet day in which we can just relax and reflect on the importance and meaning of Christmas. The true meaning of the season- the birth…
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What If Today…We Chose Kindness?
Today we have a guest post from Betsy Cross, mother of nine, ages 4-25, former ballet dancer, artist and genealogy enthusiast, she directs the Family History Center on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and spends her free time either helping people with their family history or writing for one of her blogs. Her newest blog “What If Today…”…
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Laughter Wreckage
They say that laughter is the best medicine. However, this is not always the case… I was sitting in a meeting last week and I made an observation regarding my personal experience on a topic. What followed caught me completely off guard. The person at whom I was directing my comments laughed at me. Not…
Leading by Serving 