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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HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT

The best experience in life is simply living, breathing, loving people, delighting in God's creation, and earth as our Disneyland. Life is a blessing! Yet, one of the worst experiences in life is a disappointment. No Disneyland! A hard reality is...

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MAN’S BEST FRIEND

When neighbors are out walking their dogs, my favorite question is: "Who is having the most fun -- you or the dog?" Of course, the answer is always the same: "The dog." As I have watched dogs, all seem to exhibit...

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WHAT THANKFULNESS IS

"Thank you" may be the most forgotten phrase in all mankind! Is the loss of a couple seconds of our time worth not expressing thanks? What is thankfulness?  It is a way of fully acknowledging the other person. It is...

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FINISH BEFORE YOU START

Genius is being able to visualize the finish line or the finished product before you begin the race or the task. The late Dr. Howard Hendricks, a brilliant seminary professor often said, “Any fool can tell you what’s wrong, genius...

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DOOR OF HOPE

Anytime the word "HOPE" appears in writing, my eyes light up! It is my inspiration! It became my go-to word when cancer knocked at my door. Without my invitation, HOPE made itself at home in my entire life. As I...

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