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Freedom With Perspective (Be Free! Part 1) – Scripture Dissection

Posted onJune 29, 2026June 29, 2026

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Freedom With Perspective (Be Free! Part 1) - Scripture Dissection

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Many countries celebrate freedom. Sadly, freedom is not a reality in some countries. Interestingly, freedom with perspective is critical. Actually, true freedom is much more than a “right.” More accurately, it’s a “responsibility.”

Of course, it is to be cherished and enjoyed. Ultimately, however, it is to be protected by how you live and what you do to secure it going forward.

I’m excited about this first article in a short series – Be Free!

What Do You Want Most In Life?

Posted onJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

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What Do You Want Most In Life?

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What do you want most in life? Have you honestly pondered this? It’s not a selfish question. Actually, it’s a good one.

Interestingly, the answer to that question reveals things about you. Things that –

Might encourage you.
Require a second look.
Might challenge you.
Possibly need some alterations.
Help you look closer at specific aspects of your life.
Inspire you to make changes and commitments.

Now, let’s explore what you want most in life.

Live Effectively – Action Points

Posted onJune 15, 2026June 15, 2026

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Live Effectively - Action Points

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We’re almost to the half-way point. Time to look back over this year. How effective have you been in patterns and decisions you wanted to make? Have you made progress to live effectively each day? Essentially, I’m assuming you want to finish this year well. If I’m right, and I think I probably am, let’s look at some action points to keep momentum going the rest of this year.

Eat God’s Word – Scripture Dissection

Posted onJune 8, 2026June 12, 2026

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Eat God's Word - Scripture Dissection

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Eat healthy! We hear this all the time. Frankly, it’s true and necessary to live a healthy life. However – to eat God’s Word – what does that mean?

Time to dig into another Scripture Dissection – and eat God’s Word. This’ll be interesting.

Living On Tiptoe

Posted onJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

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Living On Tiptoe

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Have you ever seen a little kid who’s just a bit too short on one end? They’re up on tiptoe to see what the “big people” see. Perhaps you’ve been on tiptoe to catch a glance of something. Interestingly, that’s a good way to approach each day – living on tiptoe!

A Balanced Life

Posted onMay 25, 2026May 25, 2026

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A Balanced Life

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All it takes is putting your foot in the wrong place – and down you go! It could be stairs, slippery ice, wet pavement, carpet that catches your shoe, a highly-polished floor – or even somebody sticking their foot out in front of you (hopefully not on purpose). Incidentally, putting your foot in the wrong place also applies to a balanced life.

Let’s explore some ideas about maintaining a life of balance.

God’s Attitude

Posted onMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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God's Attitude

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What is God’s attitude? Does anyone actually know?

You can sense attitudes in others just by being around them. The same is true when you spend time with God. You sense His attitude, particularly if you are familiar with His Word. Additionally, you sense God’s attitude about you, particularly if you believe His Word. The best way to know God’s attitude about anything is to be in His Word – and to spend time with Him as a friend.

God Is Interested In You

Posted onMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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God Is Interested In You

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So, I have a suggestion. Start and end every day for the next month, saying – “God is interested in me.” Fully believe it in your heart. Without a doubt, repeating this would impact you. Afterall, messages you allow into your head and heart have power. They launch you. Conversely, they can derail you. So, use the power of messages to build a strong relationship with God. Afterall, God is interested in you.

Let’s explore what this looks like.

Be “All-In.” God Loves You: 7 Proofs

Posted onApril 20, 2026April 21, 2026

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Be "All-In." God Loves You: 7 Proofs

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To engage life fully, you need to be “all-in.” Consider: have you ever looked at a lamp that blinks off and on? First, you suspect a lightbulb. So, you unscrew it and (to test it) screw it into another lamp. It works! Your mind scans possibilities. Could this be poor wiring inside the lamp? Or the cord. As you follow the cord to the wall, suddenly, you see it. The plug is only half plugged-in. To work, you know it needs to be all-in.

When Things Don’t Go Well – 8 Progress Points

Posted onApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026

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When Things Don't Go Well - 8 Progress Points

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If you are reading this at the beginning of your day, you have no idea how today will look. If it’s the end of your day, you might be pleased – or rather disappointed – depending on how things went. So often, life does not meet people’s expectations. Many times, you must make allowances and adjustments. Especially, when things don’t go well.