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Lately it seems like the world has gone crazy.  People speak of police brutatlity and while it does seem as if recent events do in fact point to that in some cases, I can’t help but think it is a symptom of a much deeper sickness in our culture.  One where people do not haveContinueContinue reading “What Causes a Riot?”

About a month ago my seven year old learned to ride her bike without training wheels.  This came with considerable effort, for the last two summers we have tried to teach her, but her fear of falling kept her from trying.  She would get on, and before we could even get the wheels to startContinueContinue reading “Riding with the big kids . . .”

Recently someone said something to me that they thought of as an insult, but ironically I took it as one of the best compliments I have ever received.  They said that I was a “moron” because I always see the silver lining in everything, and don’t realize how bad things really are sometimes.  While IContinueContinue reading “The best compliment ever”

This morning’s devotion was exactly what I needed.  My blog has gone silent because of some changes that life has brought me that has me pushed to the limits.  The company that I work for was sold, the new company expanded my role, but I am down five employees so I am stretched very thin.ContinueContinue reading “Nothing New Here”

As Christmas has started and the craziness of the holiday season has come upon us, my wife and I have been dealing with many interpersonal struggles with others in the organizations with which we volunteer.  In both cases we are running into people who are bullying us or others or both.  All we can thinkContinueContinue reading “Living in Peace”

Yesterday I preached a message about having an attitude of gratefulness.  It seems to me as I look at those around me that the lack of gratefulness is the source of many of the problems facing people.  They are so focused on what they are missing that they forget what they have.  I was reflectingContinueContinue reading “An Attitude of Gratitude”

We are back from vacation, and while we were gone the acquisition of my company went through.  To say that things have gone topsy-turvy is an understatement.  Overnight everything has changed.  I am now part of an organization that is providing me plenty of opportunities for career growth for which I am very excited, butContinueContinue reading “And we’re back!”

Ironically, as my last post shared, I just preached about the need to overcome fear with faith.  It was just announced this week that the company that I work for has been sold.  It has caused a major upheaval and has made everyday since long and emotionally stressful.  I have staff that are asking meContinueContinue reading “Practicing What We Preach”