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The Cycle
I have always loved the mornings. There is just something about the stillness of the start of the day. When I was younger, I would often set my alarm each night so I could get up early and go fishing the next day. It wasn’t really about catching the fish- it was the quiet and soothing stillness…
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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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The Cliff
We have been going through some legal issues at work regarding a project that we built several years back. The process of dealing with this has been very time consuming and stressful. Watching the legal system in action has provided me with a better understanding of the close relationship between lawyers and insurance companies. Unfortunately,…
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The Seed Vault
I watched a fascinating story last week about a seed vault in Norway that stores seeds from all over the world in case of a global disaster. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is located on an island off the coast of Norway, near the Arctic Circle in an old coal mine. The seed vault is…
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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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Time Bandits
One of the most common recommendations of financial planners is a yearly review and rebalancing of your portfolio. This rebalancing is very important to maintain a diversified investment mix. What typically occurs is that some investments will grow faster than others and this will result in having too much of your resources in one area. …
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The Divided States
I am reading a book titled “The Miracle of Freedom” where the authors Chris and Ted Stewart discuss the relative rarity of a free society. In the book, they point to seven events that they refer to as “tipping points” that led to the birth of the United States and the growth of freedom and…
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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…
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The Connection
I think we are all wired to go deep. This could be learning to be the very best in your career or seeking answers to really tough questions. I am wired that way. I want to know more, understand better and dig below the surface. It frustrates me that we can be so superficial in…
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