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Words Are Important

Posted onAugust 17, 2026August 17, 2026

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Words Are Important

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A few months ago, we published an article “Action Is Better Than Words.” Of course, that is true. In fact, I don’t think anyone would disagree. However, words are important, too!

You may remember diagramming sentences in grammar school. (Perhaps you’re thinking – “Ugh – don’t talk about that!”) Most people either loved or hated diagramming sentences. Nevertheless, whenever you assemble words, you express concepts and ideas. Equally, you assemble attitudes. Interestingly, you also assemble influence.

Your Life An Altar – Healthy Living

Posted onJuly 27, 2026July 27, 2026

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Your Life An Altar - Healthy Living

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OK! So, nobody builds an altar anymore. Well, not really. Yet, there are ways we automatically build an altar in our lives on which we make sacrifices – for goals and dreams, for relationships, to feel validated – all the while hoping our sacrifice will bring desired results. Incidentally, it helps to consider – your life is an altar.

Need A Miracle? – Scripture Dissection

Posted onJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

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Need A Miracle? - Scripture Dissection

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So many days in my life, I’ve thought – “I need a miracle!” In fact, most people find themselves needing a miracle from time to time. Perhaps you’re there now.

Please don’t despair. If you need a miracle, God still does them. However, the best miracles may look differently than you picture. For example, as I’ve considered God’s interventions in my life, they rarely look how I pictured miracles at the time. Interestingly, however, later in time, I was amazed at what God had been busy doing.

Stay Free (Be Free! Part 3)

Posted onJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026

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Stay Free (Be Free! Part 3)

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There’s a very expensive treasure in this world: freedom! Collectively, a huge price has been paid for people to be free. Soldiers have died. Risks have been taken. Permanent physical and emotional losses have been borne. Frankly, you and I have a part to play to stay free.

This is Part 3 in a short series – Be Free!

Check Points To Freedom (Be Free! Part 2)

Posted onJuly 6, 2026July 13, 2026

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Check Points To Freedom (Be Free! Part 2)

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Welcome to Part 2 of our short series – Be Free! – Check Points To Freedom. Today, we explore helpful check points to freedom. As we begin, here’s a verse about living free.

“It is for freedom Christ has set [you] free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Gal. 5:1)

With this incredible promise/command – good check points can help!

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

Posted onJune 29, 2026July 13, 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!