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Left-Handed
I am left-handed. [I’m not really, but play along with me here. OK?] I was born this way. Very early in life, my parents noticed my left-handedness and were ashamed. They believed it reflected poorly on their skills as parents. “Your… Continue reading
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Set Straight
I don’t know if you heard or not, but Tuesday of this week was kind of a big day. Of course, I am referring to the fact that Tuesday was the day Patrick (the dog) and I made our visit… Continue reading
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Is it worth it?
It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the most important presidential elections this country has ever seen. This election is much more than a contest between two different men or two different political parties. It is… Continue reading
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Tipping the World
I had a great bike ride yesterday. The sun was out, the sky was blue, and my bike shorts were clean, so why not? It had been a while since my last ride, so I cut this one a little… Continue reading
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Team Jesus
I made my choice a long time ago. In the middle of one of the darkest times of my life… when every door seemed to be sealed shut… when my relationships only offered pain and resentment… when the future looked… Continue reading
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Love Out Loud
A year or so ago, I got fed up. Squared. First I was fed up with the escalating rancor and divisiveness in nearly every segment of American society. Yes, ill will seems to center primarily in the political realm, but… Continue reading
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“Just Kidding!”
I had gone out to play with my friends after dad finished giving me my every-two-week haircut. His barber chair was right there in the living room of our home. With five kids at home – four of which were… Continue reading
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The MLK quote I can’t stand…
I am a fan and admirer of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. His sermons and speeches arouse hope and a passion for justice in my heart. But honestly, there is one quotation of his that just bugs the… Continue reading
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Certainty, Wisdom, and the Fugue
My wife and I had some fun over the weekend. We were part of a local musical revue that featured songs and dances from several well-known Broadway shows. One of my favorite parts of the show was when I got… Continue reading
Russellings of the Spirit 