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11/29/2019 0 Comments

The Blessing of Inconvenience

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The roads were a mess after over a foot of snow fell on the Rockies so I had to be careful driving to the Urgent Care facility.  It was not the way I wanted to spend Thanksgiving morning but with a sinus infection and an international trip only two days away I knew I needed to get medicine—fast!    The clinic near our house was closed but a sign outside gave an address and time for the only operational urgent care in Colorado Springs.  So I drove there.  A friendly staff efficiently processed me and I was impressed with the care I received.  Unfortunately, only one drug store was open where I could get a prescription filled and it was nowhere near home.  But, it was open and that was amazing.  Ninety minutes later I was home with my prescription.  ​

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7/12/2019 0 Comments

Gratitude

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Colossians 3:16--Let the message about the Messiah dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, and singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God.


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10/31/2018 0 Comments

Be Like Paul

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1 Timothy 4:16—Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for by doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.
 
The Apostle Paul wrote his protégé Timothy to encourage him but what makes his words so powerful is his own example.  He faithfully paid close attention to his life and his teaching.  Next to Jesus, the case could be made that he influenced Christianity worldwide through his leadership more than any other man.  His epistles continue as vital roots of the worship, theology, and pastoral life in the Catholic and Protestant traditions of the West, and the Orthodox traditions of the East.

 What made Saint Paul such a strong leader was that he:

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7/28/2018 0 Comments

Be Like Daniel

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Daniel 1:17—God gave these four young men knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom.  Daniel also understood visions and dreams of every kind.
 
Daniel, probably in part because of my given name, has always been my hero.  In studying his Old Testament prophetic book that contains his story, there are at least five superb applications that ought to inspire us to be like him.

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7/20/2017 0 Comments

Praising God's Greatness

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Psalm 145:1—I exalt You my God the King, and praise Your name forever and ever.
 
Psalm 145 is one of my favorite psalms in the Bible.  Aside from the eleven different verbs or participles used to praise or recognize God, the entire twenty-one verses are a tribute to God’s greatness.  The predominant verb is the word praise (used six times).  In addition, the words exalt, honor, declare, proclaim, speak, give a testimony, sing, thank, and informing, are used in the Holman translation.  Five times God’s greatness is specifically highlighted.  

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4/20/2017 0 Comments

In Private

There is a popular phrase passed along by leaders, “Always praise publically, criticize or correct privately.” Unfortunately, this gets violated all too often in organizations where insecure or unthoughtful people publicly criticize employees, family members, or co-workers.  I once had a fellow team member complain to the program director over his offense at some of my closing remarks.  Rather than just come and tell me, he went “over my head.”  When the director mentioned his complaint to me I was surprised and lost respect for a fellow leader who prides himself in leading yet was unprofessional by not speaking directly to me. 

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5/28/2016 0 Comments

Incense--Fragrant Prayer

Walking into my office downstairs I was immediately aware of a great aroma.  That observation was quickly followed by one of relief. I had left my fragrance lamp on all night and that could have been a fire hazard.  Fortunately, the melted eucalyptus/mint-laced wax cubes created a wonderful scent and nothing had overheated.  
 
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Psalm 141:2—May my prayer be set before You as incense, the raising of my hands as the evening offering.

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5/9/2016 0 Comments

When the Crowd is Amazed

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Matthew 9:32-34—Just as they were going out, a demon-possessed man who was unable to speak was brought to Him. When the demon had been driven out, the man spoke.  And the crowds were amazed, saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!” But the Pharisees said, “He drives out demons by the ruler of the demons!”
 

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8/7/2015 0 Comments

How to Have a Complete Brain Workout

Neuroscientists discovered that when people listened to music it was like watching fireworks go off with multiple parts of the brain involved.  But when these researchers studied musicians engaged in writing or performing music those fireworks turned into a jubilee—with every part of the brain engaged.  What amazed these neuroscientists is that no other activity (sports, art, etc.) came close to matching what happens when we write or perform music.[1] To see and listen to this fascinating study go to:  http://omeleto.com/201067/. 
 

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12/12/2014 0 Comments

Starlight

Palmer Bailey, “the stars and rocks guy,” shares with us some fascinating information about starlight.  By carefully examining stars we can learn some amazing things. Did you know that the color of a star is determined by its surface temperature? The hottest stars are almost blue, less hot are white and even cooler are those that are red.  And while stars may look clustered closely together from our vantage, they may in fact be from entirely different galaxies.    

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11/29/2013 0 Comments

Day After Thanksgiving

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Psalm 108:3-5—I will praise You, LORD, among the people; I will sing praises to You among the nations.  For Your faithful love is higher than the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.  God, be exalted above the heavens, and let Your glory be over the whole earth.
 

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10/21/2013 0 Comments

Stand Firm

​Dmitri determined to educate his sons from the Bible at a time when Russia was dominated by communism. Soon neighbors began joining the family Bible study which grew to about 75 people crammed into his little house and standing outside in hearing range. Angry at his refusal to stop teaching the Bible, an officer and soldiers pushed inside during a time of fellowship and arrested him.  As the authorities were leaving, a small grandmother waved a finger at the officer and declared, “You have laid hands on a man of God and you will NOT survive.” Two nights later that officer died of a heart attack.  The fear of God so filled that community that 150 people joined the next time of teaching. Meanwhile Dmitri was sent to jail.[1]


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9/22/2012 0 Comments

Wow!

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Romans 11:33-36—Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments and untraceable His ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor? Or who has ever first given to Him, and has to be repaid? For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.
 

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10/7/2011 0 Comments

Boxer

​Pound for pound Manny Pacquiao may be the best boxer ever.  Born December 17, 1978, Manny is not just a Filipino fighter; he is also a politician, musician and actor.   Given his popularity, he may be his country’s president someday.  Manny is the first boxer to become an eight-division world champion.  He won six world titles and is the first man to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes—an astounding accomplishment.  The Boxing Writers Association of America named Manny the “Fighter of the Decade” for the 2000s.[1]  


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2/14/2009 0 Comments

Valentines Day

When it comes to romance, maybe the wise thing for us to remember is that one day cannot offset 364 days. How we love the rest of the year speaks infinitely louder than the most creative gifts given on February 14.  
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I believe there are four keys to making a marriage prosper and endure and guys if we don’t get this, we are doomed to a lot of hardship.  (Apologies to the unmarried and to gals, but this Reveration is for married men or those engaged to be married).  

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1/17/2009 0 Comments

Gloom

​When cadets return to West Point in January, they enter what is called the gloom period.   The buildings are gray, the skies are dreary and a feeling of “I wish I could just take a long, extended nap” settles upon the Corps.  I lived through four years of that gloom period.  Imagine my surprise when I moved to San Diego and discovered that June was called the same thing!  The ever-present sun gave way to incessant fog and a chilly air.  What were we thinking when we moved to western Oregon, a place famous for what can often be eight months of drizzle and fog?

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7/17/2008 0 Comments

Standing in Glory

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Jude 24,25—Now to Him who is able to protect you from stumbling and to make you stand in the presence of His glory, blameless and with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority before all time, now, and forever.  Amen.
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2/18/2008 0 Comments

Depressed

​Psalm 42 and 43 belong together as one work and could aptly be titled “Depressed.”  Verses 1-3 in chapter 42 indicate the writer’s distance from God: 
As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, God.  I thirst for God, the living God.  When can I come and appear before God, the living God.  When can I come and appear before God?   My tears have been my food day and night, while all day long people say to me, “Where is your God?”  

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12/21/2006 0 Comments

Praise III--It's All About Praise

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Genesis 29:35--And she conceived again, gave birth to a son, and said, “This time I will praise the Lord.” Therefore she named him Judah. Then Leah stopped having children.
 
Leah was not the favored wife of Jacob.  He was in love with Rachel and only married Leah through her father’s deception.  Imagine how it must have felt for this woman to compete with her sister for her spouse’s affection.  Yet, when God saw the plight of this unloved woman, He opened her womb.  She bore Jacob six sons!  The fourth son she named Judah, which is derived from the Hebrew word yadah,meaning praise.   

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12/10/2004 0 Comments

Glorifying

​Did you know that God designed a formula that no one has ever replicated? Dr. Marianne Neifert writes, “Human milk is nature's perfect design for helping your baby’s body and brain grow and develop.  No formula can be made exactly the same as human milk because we do not know all the ingredients of human milk.”  Of course we know it is God and not nature Who designed the perfect beverage!  He also created a formula that has hidden benefits.  Nursing causes the body to release a hormone called oxytocin which enables the uterus to return to its normal size after delivery.  Nursing burns calories which help moms shed the extra pounds gained during pregnancy.   Best of all, nursing creates a strong psychological bond which emotionally strengthens both the mother and her infant.   

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