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No Victim of Circumstance!

The new year and decade is almost upon us! I am thinking of new goals and plans for the coming year. There will be a lot going on, including a wedding for my daughter, a new career for my wife, and a new book or two from my pen/word processor (hold me to this one!) […]

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Know What to Change While Persisting

I’ve been listening to an audiobook entitled No More Dreaded Mondays by Dan Miller. In it, he talks about firing yourself. That’s right! He talks about knowing when to stick with something and when to move on. He’s helped me realize that perseverance and resilience are far more nuanced. There is a time for change […]

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A Reality Show Christmas

Do reality shows have anything to do with reality? Do reality shows fit in with Christmas? Would Santa even think about being on a reality show without checking it twice? Because they are mostly naughty, not nice. Reality shows aren’t much fun unless there is some manufactured conflict. Peace on earth is not a great […]

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Thoughts on a Winter Solstice Run

After a couple of very cold days, this morning was a perfect time for a winter morning run. The temperature was hovering around the freezing mark. Most of the snow had melted on the asphalt trail, though there were some snowy and icy spots where trees have kept the sun at bay. I noticed a […]

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A Christmas Story Sermon Sketchnotes

Yesterday, my pastor delivered a sermon based on A Christmas Story. I love the film partly because it’s based in Indiana and the school Ralphie goes to looks just like the elementary school I went to as a child. I drew my notes for this session. I just had to! I had to get Fleck […]