Category Archives: On my mind

Best Hour of the Year: A glimpse of glory

Best Hour of the Year: A glimpse of glory
Christmas Eve typically finds our far-flung family back together with my parents. As we sit together at church, filling an entire pew and more, my mom says it’s her favorite hour of the year. Soaking up her family together, her heart is full of gratitude to God for each person and the way they follow…
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Get your groove on

Get your groove on
When we make a decision and act, it builds a muscle. When we make it several times, we start to create a habit. After awhile, our decisions aren’t even conscious any more - they come naturally. Those habits become well-worn grooves on our path, helping to guide which way we go. Athletes develop grooves, being…
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No Stumbling, Please

No Stumbling, Please
You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God: I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:14 This seems like such an obvious instruction that I’m embarrassed it had to be said. Who would be so cruel as to trip a blind person? Compassion should come in abundance…
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No Resume Needed

No Resume Needed
I recently read an interesting distinction between a resume and an obituary. A resume points out – in the best possible light – what we’ve done and maybe even hints at what we hope to do. Our eulogy highlights who we are, the people we’ve touched. The things we highlight in a resume are not…
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