Careless Words – Weapons of Mass Destruction

Careless words - Weapons of Mass Destruction in both Christian circles and social media. Beware of chronic usage of sarcasm and mockery! 

Here’s a dictionary definition of the word ‘Careless’: not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. “She had been careless and had left the window unlocked.” synonyms: inattentive, incautious, negligent, absentminded, remiss; “he admitted to careless driving.” not concerned or worried about. “he was careless about his own safety.” I want to […]

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Give a Hand Up and not a Kick to the Curb

What tools do you need in your box when someone you personally know or a famous person stumbles? What's the best course of action?

Tiny foundational cracks become fault lines when great stress is applied. What causes one person’s life to shatter may not be what causes another person’s downfall. In 2020, marriages are falling apart, and social isolation is leading to lapses in recovery and sobriety. Yes, there are plenty of self-help tools out there. Unless a support […]

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Running the Actual Race is the Easiest Part

It doesn't matter what shape you are in at the beginning of training, it's what you do in the training process that determines the outcome of your race.

In about six weeks, signs that spring is around the corner will make their appearance long before the last stubborn icy snow patches melt in my city. Athletes and running enthusiasts will emerge from their indoor sports facilities and will once again take to sidewalks, bike paths, and nature trails. Promotional materials will plaster street […]

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Malnourished in the Land of Plenty

We all have our preferences when it comes to exploring the things of God, but when we neglect to feast on all God offers us, we become malnourished.

I gazed out the window of my office, watching a hundred giggling, shrieking, happy children play in the packed dirt compound of our preschool. Playground games are universal; Tag, I Spy, King of the Mountain, and Spin Me until I’m Dizzy. Girls whispered secrets to each other, and the boys pretended not to care that […]

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