When I was a kid, we used to play a game called “King of the Hill”. There wasn’t much to winning it other than bragging rights, which never lasted very long, especially if there were 3 or more of us participating. The single objective was to stand on the top of something and claim ownership. […]
Bobby Locke (1917-1987) is one of the greatest putters of all time; some would argue the very best. He coined the phrase, “All putts are straight.” Jack Nicklaus, who many argue is the greatest golfer of all time, subscribes to this same philosophy. Now, if you’ve ever played a round of golf (even mini-golf), you
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Yes, the title of this blog is meant to make you stop and think. It is a conundrum, in a sense, because how can a person actively be ‘busy missing something’? Allow me to explain. God the Holy Spirit’s been leaning in on the topic of “being present” lately with my congregation (e.g., Finding Peace
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Sometimes my brain betrays me. I don’t want to be analytical all the time; it just gravitates towards such things without my permission! I think maybe it’s a little like E.T., the Extraterrestrial, wanting to phone home, only my brain’s “home” is a place where complexity lives. The rest of me longs for days where
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I’m a bona fide nerd. It’s OK if you chuckled just then; I’m not offended. However, because I’m a nerd, I often use my nerdy experiences as a source for my analogies in these blogs. You have my sympathy. For example, the title of this blog has two variables that may be simplified to the
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I’m going to make a comparison in this blog. When I do, I don’t want you to over-rotate and suppose I’m suggesting women cannot be independent business owners who hold the rightful title of “President” or “Chief Executive Officer (CEO)”, or even both. What I would like you to consider is how the Bible describes
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“No” is just a harmless expression, a necessary convention in the English language. Its use is often avoided, but shouldn’t be, because people nowadays are hyper-triggered by not getting what they want. We need to flip the script. I suppose our opposition to being told “no” begins at a very early age, doesn’t it? For
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Diamonds are among the most beautiful of precious stones on Earth. Imagine the most perfectly sized, cut, and polished one in your mind’s eye. Picture its luster, its radiance, then consider its value. That diamond is a gift from God, but its value hardly ends with its physical beauty. It is also tremendously versatile and
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I’ve worked in sales, marketing, and product management my entire (secular) career, and what I have learned is that nothing helps sell a product more than fear. The more a customer fears having to carry on without your product, the more likely they are to purchase it. Additionally, the more fear sown, the higher a
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Living in the truth is the greatest investment in your future. Let me explain where this statement originated… I’ve been thinking an awful lot about integrity as of late. Of course, it’s a noble characteristic that we all ought to strive for, but it’s much more than that; it pays incredible dividends throughout a person’s
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