WHAT’S IN YOUR TOOLBOX?

“If you try to fix a problem with the wrong tool you will make the problem bigger, not smaller.” – Jennifer Crowell Ferch My true friend, the late Dave Tucker, was a master machine and wood-smith of the highest order....

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THANKSGIVING WEEK

In 1863, because of the Army victory at Gettysburg during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared a national Thanksgiving holiday for every succeeding November. This was to be a day set apart to "praise our beneficial Father who dwells in...

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CHRIST IS OUR LIFE, Part 1

As I reflect on the major decisions of my life, there was one that took the longest to decide yet had the most impact on my life. Although enjoying life and starting a great athletic career, inwardly I was...

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DON’T NEVER STOP – Positive Force Statement

Don’t never stop being HOPEFUL  Don’t never stop being kind & cheerful Don’t never stop loving life and people Don’t never stop loving the Lord with mind heart and soul The use of a double negative is done with intent and purpose. A...

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SOLUTION FOR TIREDNESS

We all need IRON in our bodies and also in our social lives. Are you aware of this? IRON IN THE BODY Iron is a mineral that the body needs for growth and development. Our bodies use iron to make hemoglobin, a protein...

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GRATEFUL FOR GIFTS

Once in a while, I question why I find such joyful delight when I receive a grateful expression. Recently, I received this written gratitude from Dave Short, the general manager at Toyota in Spokane: "I am so grateful for the...

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HOPE IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE ANCHOR

One of the most enlightening Biblical chapters is I Corinthians 13. Here Apostle Paul extols love as the highest creative act of human giftedness. Despite all the gifts, it is love that will go on forever and is the...

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THE LAW OF THE UNREACHABLE ITCH

In broad terms, there are only two kinds of body itches. However, there are many types of “life itches." One kind of Body itch is reachable; a gentle scratch solves the problem. Relief is welcomed with thankfulness. However in some cases,...

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LIVE WELL DIE WELL

Today I received OXYCOURAGE from a wonderful man who was a valuable player on one of my basketball coached teams, approximately 44-years-ago team. He has had a significant career in changing thousands of lives. These are the words of...

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A PRAYER FOR YOU

Years ago, a brilliant leader taught the magic learning number is 6. For example: If you want to remember a person's name when introduced, silently repeat the name 6 times.If a math student wants to conquer a math problem, work it...

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