How do you respond when your life gets interrupted by—well—life? This isn’t the article I planned for this morning. I’d already written something insightful and thought-provoking—a certain masterpiece (at least in my mind). All it required was a few finishing touches and it would have been here to greet even the earliest risers. And then—life […]
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No matter where you are, you look around and, sure enough, there you are. Do you spend a lot of time and energy trying to be somewhere other than here-and-now? I’ve noticed lately that my inner life seems to be a roller coaster. Past experience tells me that the valleys will eventually outnumber the hills, […]
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Welcome to Monday—and another word-of-the-week. This week’s word is … STORY An exasperated teacher once admonished a complaining student, “If you’re bored, you’re boring!” I couldn’t think of a snappy comeback all those decades ago, probably because he was right. If I’m bored by this part of my journey, the best question I can ask […]
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As a former teacher, I was inspired by kids. I learned more from my students than they could possibly have learned from me. I taught them a bit of mathematics. They taught me about wonder and possibility, about seeing the world through eyes not yet jaded by the experience of what can’t be done. They taught […]
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What’s the ultimate sin? I’ve always figured sin was sin, none any better or worse than others. I’ve always wondered about folks who seem to categorize sins and set themselves apart as though there’s something admirable about belonging to a better class of sinner.
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Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it. Now what? Remember the feeling of December 26th? The big buildup, the anticipation, and the excitement of The Big Event, and then—what? Disappointment? Disillusionment? What do you do when the day after the big day […]
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Here’s this week’s contribution to the One-Word-At-A-Time Blog Carnival. I encourage you to click the link and check out some of the other carnival attractions. As we work our way through the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5), this week’s word is: GENTLENESS What do you think? Can real men do gentle? For most of my life, […]
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Another week. Another opportunity to make a difference, to be generous, to matter. Another word-of-the-week: INSPIRATION What inspires you? I’m inspired when I see someone take a risk, overcome obstacles, and accomplish something great. That sort if example makes me want to step out of the shadows of my tendency to seek safety and predictability. […]
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I hope you’re enjoying a blessed and peaceful Easter weekend. Does prayer ever become something of a formality for you? I struggle with prayer. My mind wanders, I lose focus, I’m in too much of a hurry. On this important day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, I want to do a little better. Someone […]
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When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to […]
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We must become the change we wish to see in the world. Ghandi What’s required to change the world? Let’s think big, beyond small-time issues like economy and war. What do you think it would take to really change the world?
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Here’s a link to the March 31, 2010 edition of Rich’s Semi-Regular Newsletter. This edition includes a humbling story and a new video. Amazing–a quarter of 2010 is history. Enjoy!
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