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Genesis 2:18, 22 & 25; 3:7-8

Posted on 01/20/2020 by

Recently, someone suggested that I read these five verses from Genesis, together. I am glad I did. Genesis 2:18, 22 & 25; 3:7-8 18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I … Continue reading →

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Everyone Has A Story by @BreneBrown

Posted on 06/10/2018 by

The facilitator of a men’s group I attend gave everyone a copy of this blog post by Brené Brown, “Everyone Has A Story.”  The post is a  response to the suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. The post starts out … Continue reading →

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Weakness and Failure Will Build Your Faith by @vaneetharisner

Posted on 01/28/2018 by

This article by Vaneetha Risner “Weakness and Failure Will Build Your Faith” posted on DesiringGod.org spoke to me. There is a link to the article below, also a couple quotes I plan to refer to from time to time as … Continue reading →

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Reviving Ophelia by Mary Pipher, Ph.D.

Posted on 11/05/2017 by

This last Summer, my wife and I listed to much of the audio version of Reviving Ophelia. Being published in 1996, the material is dated as far as social media and mobile device usage in 2017.  The depth and understanding … Continue reading →

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All in one long drive: Accepting rejection, Changing habits and “Who needs God?”

Posted on 08/06/2017 by

Recently, on a long drive home after dropping my Son off at camp, I listened to several Ted Talk summaries on Ted Radio Hour, followed by a series of 6 Podcasts by Andy Stanley titled “Who needs God?” The “accepting … Continue reading →

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Bad things happen, they remind me how my choices create the possibility for tragic results, changing the course of many lives forever #GCTOGOD

Posted on 07/02/2017 by

Yesterday (7/1/2017), I watched as the story broke about the death of Bianca Roberson, in what is being called a case of “road rage”, today, David Desper is charged with murder. So many times over the years, I too, have … Continue reading →

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“Who needs God?” by @AndyStanley #GCTOGOD

Posted on 06/17/2017 by

Who needs God? Perhaps nobody. Perhaps everybody. Perhaps we should talk about it. Listened to this series of talks  by Andy Stanley on a run last week. Great listening.    1  Who Needs God, Part One – Atheist 2.0  Americans are … Continue reading →

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“Broken, My Story of Addiction and Redemption” by William Cope Moyers – Thankful I read the book

Posted on 03/12/2017 by

Wow is all I can say, I am grateful I listened to “Broken, My Story of Addiction and Redemption” by William Cope Moyers. I originally read the cover and thought to myself, this book sounds to heavy, but finally, on a drive … Continue reading →

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Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr

Posted on 02/23/2017 by

Several people mentioned the Serenity Prayer to me so posting. ———————————————– “The Serenity Prayer is the common name for a prayer authored by the American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr[1][2] (1892–1971). The best-known form is: God, grant me the serenity to accept … Continue reading →

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Surrender Your Heart to God

Posted on 01/23/2017 by

Listened to Rick Warren’s devotional this morning. Another great devotional.  3 choices I need to make everyday to transform my relationship with others Surrender everyday to Jesus Remember the way God loves me – (don’t feel loved can’t be loving) I … Continue reading →

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