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Monthly Archives: October 2011
4 Truths About Failure and Success
Okay, with the World Series going to a decisive winner-takes-all seventh game, let me begin with a trivia question. What record do Barry Bonds, Carlos Beltran, and Nelson Cruz currently share as of Friday morning (a record I hope Cruz … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Lessons from Sports
Tagged failure, faith, Nelson Cruz, self-worth, success, World Series
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Applying Pleasure to a Problem
Ellen and I were driving toward home when we made an important decision. Prior to that decisive moment, Ellen had wrestled with guilt (“I should stay”) and duty (“but I’ve got work to do at home”). Not exactly the easiest … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged faith decisions, family, God, Making better choices, The importance of pleasure
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Are You Prepared For Sunday?
On Friday morning, when we Sunrise Club* members are taking off our basketball shoes, I say, “I hope ya’ll have a great weekend.” In my thoughts, I add a tag, “especially Sunday morning.” Bottom line is we live and breathe … Continue reading
Perfect Until Proven Otherwise
I was a perfect husband until I met my wife. I was a wonderful dad until we had a son. I was a talented writer until I started typing. Funny how we’re great at things until we actually do them. … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged church, dreams, faith, New Testament Church, perfection, reality, Robert Masello, Susan May Warren
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4 Ways to Be a Neighbor to Those Closest to Us
Dead at 56. That’s what caught my attention. The number. The description. Steve Jobs died of pancreatic cancer last week. Even if you don’t know who he is, you’re familiar with his creations. Apple. IPhone. Mac computers. Pixar. “Toy Story.” … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged Celebrity influence, Celebrity lives, community, Engaging our world, Mario Rivera, Neighbor, Outreach, Steve Jobs
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Rumors of God Book Review
A friend’s mistake and recommendation prompted me to read Rumors of God by Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson. Richard Burkey attended a Christian conference and received three complimentary books. He had the choice of which three and picked up the … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged Christian growth, community, Encouragement, faith, hope, Rumors of God, Whitehead & Tyson
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Today’s Gritty Reality or Tomorrow’s Smooth Sailing?
As I wrote a few days ago, Ellen and I look at the Jimmy parked in the sand and have two different thoughts. Ellen sees the picture and imagines the SUV’s passengers walking on the beach. Her thoughts on this … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged beach, beachcomber, community, dreaming, faith, hope, Jesus Christ, sailing, why I write
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A Curious Band of Others 