Delight, what in the world is it? As I think on that word, I realize that it isn’t a word that I associate with my life. And, to be honest, other than seeing the word in the Bible, I don’t really give it any thought. But I’m beginning to realize that I should be, and [...]
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Holidays – Joy or Stress
December 4th, 2009 No Comments
As we enter the Christmas holiday season there seems to be two, quite opposite, feelings that are evoked. For some, there is great excitement and joy. But for others, it is a time of stress and even depression. I’d like to focus on the latter response and look at some causes and how those of [...]
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Prodding or Leading
October 2nd, 2009 No Comments
These thoughts are from a man’s perspective. As I am of the male gender, that is all I can do. One of my callings is to minster to men, young and old. As I’ve continued to grow in this lifestyle I’ve been encountering two main approaches to working with other men. The first, and most [...]
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