Tag: love
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Peace on Earth, Good Will Towards Men- Really?
Is the Christmas message really relevant? How can we truly believe the angels who made this declaration upon the birth of Jesus with all of the turmoil that we saw this past year? Continued terrorism, violence and beheadings. Demonstrations and violence over police actions and racial strife. Sluggish economic conditions and unemployment. The struggle for…
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Power Shortage
“Nobody will ever love you quite the way you want them to. You just have to let them do their best.” I saw this quote on Reddit the other day and it really hit me hard. We really are selfish in everything- even in the way we are loved by others! Why would I…
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The Shifting Keys
Funny how things change. You can be so sure of something, and over time, your views can be changed to something vastly different. It’s crazy. Like shifting sand. When I was young and just entering college, I was convinced that the secret to success was knowledge. If I could just absorb a vast…
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Smile Power
My daughter was born with a smile on her face. She was, and still is, always smiling. When she was a baby we would get comments about what a happy little girl she was. Her smile was contagious and helped her make friends quickly. When our kids were young we would frequently go camping and,…
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Wounded Warriors
Life is full of pain. As leaders, wherever we are, we must learn to help those that are hurting. A lost loved one, a break-up, financial loss, tough diagnosis. We will all face some really bad news and we will also be in a position to help someone who is suffering. So what do you…
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Take Back Christmas!
I think everyone would agree- Christmas is special. Regardless of your level of faith, the holiday brings a wonder of warmth, family, and giving to others. The feeling of Christmas is hard to describe. For children it may be focused on the gifts, and with age, the focus shifts to family, friends and the gathering together of loved ones. …
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Ted- A Story Of Hope
Sometimes in life all you need is a leg-up… This is dedicated to my friend who had the courage to put his reputation on the line for another. The first time that I met Ted, I was walking apartment units on one of our projects under construction. As I walked I could hear the…
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Dirty Snow
Snow is the picture of purity. Snow white is the way you would describe this special color. When the ground is blanketed with a fresh layer of light and fluffy snow, the view turns fluorescently bright. Years ago, we lived in a home on a hill overlooking a nature center. After it snowed, it was amazingly beautiful. Like…
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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…
Leading by Serving 