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Detours, Diversions & Distractions
Has God ever told you a joke? It unexpectedly happened to me in a recent prayer meeting at our church. As we prayed, we felt challenged to lay aside our…
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Getting Back on the Trapeze
When you learned how to ride a bike, you probably fell down a few times. Hopefully, you got back on and tried again. The same principle applies to many other…
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Comfort Zones & Coffins — Is There Really a Difference?
Over the past few years, I've met many people who've been wounded by life's traumas. Some have gone through the agony of divorce or betrayal by a business partner. Others…
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When Your GPS Signal Returns
Recently I was praying with a friend who was struggling to find God's direction for his life. As we prayed, I vividly remembered the Bible's account of how the magi…
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Why Was Elijah Depressed?
Elijah has always been one of my favorite Bible characters, and I'm particularly intrigued by the chapter where he fights deep depression (1 Kings 19). The mighty prophet had witnessed…
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Do You Have a SUSTAINABILITY Problem?
I had never given much thought to the issue of "sustainability" until my daughter entered the master's program in Urban Planning at the University of California Irvine. Abbie helped me…
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5 Strategies for Overcoming Stress Overload
Stress often gets a bad rap. It's not always bad. Our goal should certainly not be a "stress-free" life, for that kind of existence would be extremely boring and unproductive.…