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Dear Graduate: Embrace the Awkward

Dear Graduate, I’ve never written anything specifically for graduates, though nearly every year for the past couple of decades of my life, I have attended either high school or college graduations as a graduate, friend, or faculty member. So, graduates of both high school and college, have a special place in my heart; and I … Continue reading Dear Graduate: Embrace the Awkward

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The Infinite, Incomprehensible Goodness of God

God is so good.God is so good.God is so good,He’s so good to me. Before they can sing the ABC’s, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” “Old MacDonald,” “Jesus Loves Me,” or “Baby Shark,” the youngest among us can sing these few simple lines. Perhaps because of their simplicity, you have, like me, dismissed these basic, though … Continue reading The Infinite, Incomprehensible Goodness of God

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Want to Grow in Hospitality? Start with Your Inner Circle

I suppose I should start this whole post with a confession.  I stink at hospitality. Despite my best efforts, I will never win any awards for my hostess-ing, cooking, decorating, or feng-shui skills. So, if you’re looking for tips in any of those areas, you’ve come to the wrong place. I am writing this post … Continue reading Want to Grow in Hospitality? Start with Your Inner Circle

How Do I Meditate? 10 Tips for “Chewing the Cud”

"This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do. (Jos 1:8) Instead, his delight is in the LORD's instruction, and he meditates on it … Continue reading How Do I Meditate? 10 Tips for “Chewing the Cud”

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Resurrection Sunday Hope for a Tuesday Afternoon

Easter Sunday has a special vibe about it. The church is fuller than normal. Everyone is dressed a little extra fancy. Voices have a little more oomph than they do during a typical worship service. The pastor gives his sermon a little extra polish. Families gather together for a special meal. The kids get hopped … Continue reading Resurrection Sunday Hope for a Tuesday Afternoon

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Competition…to God’s Glory?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!With March madness coming,The office is humming with bracket-brained cheer!It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There’ll be brackets for busting,Buzzers for beating,Cinderellas making a run.Upsets and close-calls,It’s the year’s best bballWill a sixteen take down a one?  With the greatest sporting event on the calendar about … Continue reading Competition…to God’s Glory?