Category Archives: On my mind

The Righteous Judge

The Righteous Judge
We have one of the most amazing judicial systems in the world. I recently completed jury duty and came away with a new appreciation of how difficult it is to actually achieve justice. One full day was given to sorting through dozens of potential jurors to find qualified candidates. Questioning and drilling for bias, it…
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Persisting in Gratitude

Persisting in Gratitude
Starting the day in gratitude is still a work in progress for me. It’s not that I feel ungrateful but rather that it doesn’t even cross my mind. The training continues. Regardless of how I start, it is also important to pursue a thankful attitude as the day goes on. It’s easy to be grateful…
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Lift me up, please

Lift me up, please
Our society makes self-reliance and independence a virtue. Western culture pervades my thinking and the temptation to tackle things myself is strong. We root for characters like John Wayne, Jason Bourne, Indiana Jones and, need I say, the Lone Ranger. I’m applauded if I try to “pull myself up by my bootstraps,” which is ironic…
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Understanding Death: Not

Understanding Death: Not
A tribute was being given for a dear friend as he was remembered for his faith and faithfulness among the church. The remarks of one of the speakers struck me and it has been rolling around in my thoughts. It seemed such a simple and profound insight. He said, “We don’t really understand death, because…
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