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My Blue Funeral Jacket

There’s nothing particularly unique about it. It’s a fairly standard navy blue blazer. It hangs in my closet with a clear plastic protector over the shoulders and a disc of cedar around the neck of the hanger. I don’t wear it often – we are mostly business casual at the office these days – but,…

May 23, 2017 in Don't Blink, Facing the Truth, Get Real, Stop and Think.

Goals for a New Year?

Every year we set goals – often with the same result. Nothing changes. This year change your heart before you change your list.

December 31, 2015 in Facing the Truth, Get Real, Stop and Think.

Our Deliverance

“Dad, I know we can hike out of here”, said my youngest son, Graham, as I looked up at the grey sky, flecks of rain touching my face. He was 15, at the time, and there was real fear in his eyes and concern for me and his brothers. I hoped he wouldn’t see the…

August 4, 2015 in Facing the Truth, Family, Fatherhood, Wake-up calls.

Diffusing Anger – What I Learned From the Prodigal Son

Anger can lead to so much destruction. Coupled with unforgiveness it can lead to a root of bitterness that affects us to deepest part. Here is what I learned one night about my own heart and the dangers of reacting with anger.

April 17, 2015 in Facing the Truth, Get Real.

An Unexpected “Enemy”

The graceful “old lady” sat majestically on the tarmac at the Asheville Airport, the sun shining brightly off her aluminum skin. Fully restored and as “ready for war” as the day she was named, the sight of her bringing back memories of old footage, movies and a love for flying machines! Our family met at…

February 16, 2015 in Facing the Truth, Get Real, Honesty With Others.

God’s Top 10 – How Did “Covet” Even Make the List?

So, most of us are familiar with the list. We’ve heard it read. We’ve seen the fiery finger of God write it on stone in the movies. Or we remember the flannel board stories in Sunday school. Thou shalt not . . . You shall have no other gods before Me. (Totally makes sense –…

November 12, 2014 in Facing the Truth, Get Real, Stop and Think.

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