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Getting Focus Back on The Good in America

Dear friends, I try to make it my purpose and plan to never make political comment in the marketplace of ideas. My father taught me when I was a boy that “I may not agree with what you say but … Continue reading

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Gratitude – 9 years sober today!

Today marks 9 years of sobriety, since my last drink of alcohol. (1)… All things considered, alcohol was the most destructive problem of my life. Some very good friends and 12 remarkable life changing steps helped me recover from alcoholism, … Continue reading

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The reasonableness and practicality of true Faith

An honest and real faith in Christ, balanced with a healthy dose of pragmatism & reason will equip you to face anything you have to face in life, one day at a time by the grace of God. Paul Johnson … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolutions???

New Year’s Resolutions??? I intentionally write this short article about a New Year’s suggestion, the day after New Year’s Day. Because what you do from this point is more important than the emotions that cause you to feel resolute on … Continue reading

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Reframe Your Life

Spiritual Inventories and New Life Approaches; Sabatticals and Major Change. I hate it when people assign me to do better and then don’t give me a means to do it. Sometimes life’s most difficult issues are made difficult, Only because … Continue reading

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Johnny Bodenheimer, a good friend.

People often spend way too much time thinking about the wrong people. Many times, I tell people when someone has bothered them, that they are letting them live rent-free in their head. Here’s a lesson you should never forget, Focus … Continue reading

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His will should be our Primary goal!

No matter how long you walk with the Lord. There is still a deeper need for a deeper relationship with Christ. You may be on track in your spiritual relationship with Jesus. But His ways are so incredibly, immensely, perfectly … Continue reading

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Joy in the Journey!

I publicly posted these thoughts a year ago in remembrance of my mother and one of the most important lessons that she taught me. Each moment is special. Learning to Treasure our right now life is a great part of … Continue reading

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Forgiveness is not an elective, if we love Jesus!

  I was driving by someone’s home today that truly hurt me-without any cause & I felt God’s Spirit prompt me to pray for them. I reminded God how they had hurt me-for no reason. Then, the Holy Spirit gently … Continue reading

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You can’t change the past. But you should face it!

I can not change the past. But I can live for Jesus today. I will do my best for Him. Every good thing I do is only because of Christ’s goodness to me. My best achievements are gifts I offer … Continue reading

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