“I Just Want To Be Happy” “I Just Want To Be Happy”
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“I Just Want To Be Happy”

How many times have you heard that? Or said it. “I’d be happy if I could lose another 10 pounds, but I hate starving all the time!” “I love the people I work with, but I’m…

Too busy? 5 questions to ask yourself Too busy? 5 questions to ask yourself
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Too busy? 5 questions to ask yourself

I’m not going to go off on how busy we are. I’m not going to mention the study showing young people almost never unhook from smart phones and technology. I’m pretty sure I’m not the…

12 Things I Learned in 2012 12 Things I Learned in 2012
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12 Things I Learned in 2012

Ever wondered why God ‘rested’ after 6 days of creating? Was He tired? Did He need a smoke break? I think God rested on the 7th day to press meaning into what He had done. He…

Give Up On Some Goals Give Up On Some Goals
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Give Up On Some Goals

I’ve got pieces of paper with goals I set 40 years ago. I set goals when I was 10 years old, saving enough money to buy my first car when I turned 14. I’ve set…

The Amazing Power of Apology The Amazing Power of Apology
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The Amazing Power of Apology

Not too long ago, my daughter-in-law taught me something big. She said, “If you’re rehearsing a conversation in your head, there’s a conversation you need to have in real time.” I wish I had said…

The Cure for F-O-M-O The Cure for F-O-M-O
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The Cure for F-O-M-O

So, how do I get rid of FOMO? (the fear of missing out) How do I rid my kids of it, since they’re the biggest sufferers today and are going to be the most seriously…

The FOMO Pandemic Is Running Rampant! The FOMO Pandemic Is Running Rampant!
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The FOMO Pandemic Is Running Rampant!

Once in a while, I’ll go shopping with my wife. Both she and I know we shop best together when there’s a mission to accomplish. I can focus on “let’s find a pair of red,…

Jesus as Savior vs. Lord Jesus as Savior vs. Lord
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Jesus as Savior vs. Lord

Somehow tonight, I ended up on a website watching Kathy Ireland, the drop-dead gorgeous model share her faith story. Something she said struck me. “I can’t remember when I didn’t believe in Jesus, but I…

“What makes ‘fun’ fun?” “What makes ‘fun’ fun?”
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“What makes ‘fun’ fun?”

I laugh less now than I ever have. And at a time when I have so much to be grateful for. I’m alive. Living indoors. Breathing. And so are you if you’re reading this. What…