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April 9, 2013 · 8:17 am

Rekindling Spiritual Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm.SpiritualLast night Norma Jean I joined 74,326 pumped-up fans  who watched the championship game of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament between Louisville and Michigan.  Well, not from the Georgia Dome!  But from our home.

The game was exciting.  Both teams played with passion.  The fans were boisterous. The coaches were high-spirited.  The announcers were exuberant.  The game and everything around it could be described in one word “enthusiastic”!

Yet none of this mattered.   At least that’s what Dr. Keith Ablow  said on Meghan Kelly’s  American Live yesterday on Fox News.   Continue reading →

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April 3, 2013 · 8:25 am

What’s Going to Happen Tomorrow?

TomorrowWell, the Final Four of the NCAA is being played in Atlanta this weekend. So, how are your brackets looking?

You know the one where you predicted Duke, St Louis, VCU and Miami  to be in the Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament? Or for Michigan State to win it all? What happened to your Cinderella teams!

Oh, and who had Florida Gulf Coast University in the Sweet Sixteen?  I know of no one except my wife, Norma Jean!  I didn’t believe it.  But sure enough she did!  When I asked, “Why?”  She said, “I picked all Florida teams!  And I just like them!”  So, much for expert analysis. Continue reading →

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March 5, 2013 · 10:50 am

What’s Better: The Treadmill or a Walk in the Park?

Treadmill.ParkNorma Jean and I like to walk.  It’s not only good exercise, but it’s a time for conversation and connection.  From our house we walk to a park close by and enjoy its beauty and serenity, the fountain and an occasional deer in the woods.

However, the Kansas City winters have severely limited our outdoor walking.  So, when it’s cold we walk indoors on the treadmill.  Now the treadmill is not as much fun.  There’s nothing to see. No scenery to enjoy.  Only a small TV in front of us to look at.  Sometimes we find ourselves in an almost trance-like state staring ahead and walking the treadmill.

All of this got me to thinking how life is like a cross between the treadmill and a walk in the park. Continue reading →

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February 19, 2013 · 7:18 am

Four Considerations For Your Life

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Yesterday morning when I turned on the news I learned of the death of troubled country music singer Mindy McCready from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  She leaves behind two sons, 6 years old and 10 months.

Then after returning from the hospital and visiting a sister having surgery, I checked facebook and learned that two my friends suffered the loss of loved ones.  Our prayer list is filled with good people who are sick.  Suffering.  Fighting seriousness disease.  And dealing with terminal illness.

It reminds me of this Bible warning.

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January 17, 2013 · 7:02 am

Just For Today

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An important word in the Bible is “today.”  “Today if you will hear his voice…”( Heb. 4:17). “Exhort one another daily, while it is called today…” (Heb. 3:13).

Today is important, because it is the only day we have.

One of my favorite authors, anonymous, wrote, “Yesterday is but a dream, Tomorrow is only a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope.”
So…….

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January 16, 2013 · 7:04 am

Are You Still Learning?

Learning.LifeWhat’s it like getting older?

American author and poet Maya Angelou was asked this question on a talk show.  Her response?   “It’s exciting.”

Here’s what she went on to  say “I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.” Continue reading →

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January 13, 2013 · 6:38 am

Is The Purpose of Life to be Happy?

Happiness2Leo Rosten, the Polish born Jewish writer once wrote, “The purpose of life is not to be happy. The purpose of life is to matter, to be productive, to have it make some difference that you lived at all. Happiness, in the ancient, noble verse, means self-fulfillment and is given to those who use to the fullest whatever talents God or luck or fate bestowed upon them.”

Really? Where did Rosten ever get that idea? Continue reading →

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January 3, 2013 · 7:12 am

What is Your Life?

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My Franklin Day Planner has an inspirational thought of the day. On this day there is this quote by Abraham Lincoln: “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”

This quote caused my mind to race back over 37 years to a cemetery in Cartersburg, Indiana. Norma Jean and I sat by my parents and listened to Aude McKee offer the grave side eulogy for my twenty-three year old brother, Bill. Continue reading →

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October 30, 2012 · 6:21 am

“I’m tired of doing things my way.”

Yesterday I had a Bible study with a man named Mike.  As we began he shared with me some personal things about his life.  Then he looked me in the eye and said, “I’m tired of doing things my way.”  Continue reading →

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October 10, 2012 · 5:26 am

What’s It All About? Why Are You Here?

Michael and Mary were driving home after purchasing a new luxury car.  As they rode along, Mary said, “You know, Michael , if it weren’t for my money, we probably wouldn’t have this new car.” Michael just drove and didn’t say a word.

As they drove up the lane admiring their beautiful new custom home, Mary remarked, “You know, Michael, if it weren’t for my money, we probably wouldn’t have this new home.”  Again, Michael was silent. Continue reading →

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