Category: Relationships
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Get Rich!
Ah- the American Dream! Big house, fancy cars, fat retirement account, 2 kids, a dog and a white picket fence. Is this really a dream or is it a curse? For your typical overachiever (like me) the pursuit of wealth can be all consuming. It can swallow you and ALL of your energy. Is this what…
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Multi-Tasking Danger Zone
One of the characteristics of a gifted servant leader is putting others in front of you. You may be thinking- check that box- I do that! I am humble. I always put others ahead of myself. I have a servants heart. I’m all over this! Let me give you an area in putting others first…
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Warm Bread: Irresistable!
Back in the early 90s, Kathy and I particularily enjoyed a restaurant that had an appetizer specialty called teacup bread. The bread would arrive warm and still nested inside of a teacup. This was a really special treat. The bread was light and soft and had a sweet flavor. You really could eat this bread for…
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Natural Goodness
Every July 4th we would travel as a family to Frankfort, Michigan to enjoy the festivities. Frankfort is an idyllic northern Michigan town located on the shores of Lake Michigan (OK- look at your left hand and it is located just below the end of your pinky finger- this is mapping Michigan style!). The 4th…
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What your husband wants for Father’s Day!
Tis the season for new barbeque grills, golf balls and fishing poles! So what do you have planned for Father’s Day? Some men are kind of tough to buy for, but most guys are pretty open about what they like. Although this celebration is really about the kids getting their Dad something special, what do…
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The Key
When I was a very young man I was convinced that knowledge was the key to success. I was sure that it was “what you know” that was really important. So, I worked very hard in school. I really felt like learning was the key. If I could just learn as much as possible and…
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Top of the Order
I have been dreaming a lot lately. This is pretty unusual for me. I don’t typically dream much when I sleep. Many of these dreams have been childhood visions and dreams of my Mom and Dad. Several times, as I have awakened, I have been really struck with missing my parents. I lost my Mom 23 years…
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Fire Hydrant or Wind Chime?
While driving back from the gym a few days ago a fire hydrant caught my eye. It’s funny- there are thousands all around us yet we never really notice them. The life of a fire hydrant is to sit patiently and wait for the rare chance that a fire occurs. Yet, when a fire starts…
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The Garage Door
A few years back, Kathy and I led a team of high school kids on a mission trip to Costa Rica. During our stay, the lead missionary in Costa Rica gave us project where he provided us with a photograph of a child (most were special needs kids) and we were tasked to find them…
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Strike Two!
My wife Kathy and I participate in an inner city ministry each Saturday where we distribute surplus bread and food to needy families. We have been involved in this ministry for about three years and have watched it blossom into something that is truly beautiful. As the ministry has been faithful each week, trust and…
Leading by Serving 