Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

finding wisdom in a foolish world

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You have more influence than you realize. Even when you don’t know what to say or do, you have influence. We understand the power of presence in negative terms. A police officer sitting on the side of the road can make even a slow driver hit their breaks. A shadowy figure standing in the darkness […]

We understand the importance of gratitude. There is little doubt our communities, marriages, and lives would be better if we lived in a consistent state of appreciation for all we have. At a conceptual level we know our good fortune and believe we should be more grateful in every aspect of life. But knowing what one should […]

It’s a picture which displays a deeper tragedy. Protesters setting a vehicle on fire underneath a “Season’s Greetings” sign. Two days before our nation stops to give thanks for all the blessings God has given us, our nation is divided. The facts of the individual situation are nearly unknown. Time may, or may not tell, […]

FDR said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Jon Acuff says, we need to “punch fear in the face.” Even I have confessed, “fear leads me too often.” There is no doubt that fear can be a great enemy to advancement, production, art, and success. Fear can paralyze us, rendering us […]

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