Category Archives: Exclusivity

Ain’t That a Shame, Part 3 ~ Honor in a Heart-shaped Box

Valentine’s Day is still a few days away, but I didn’t want to ignore it so we’re wrapping up our “honor/shame” discussion in sort of a Valentine’s Day context. It may seem like a bit of a stretch, but

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Due Diligence ~ or “Do” Diligence?

I managed to survive through the entire first week of 2024 without making a single New Year’s resolution. When those temptations to list all the ways I was going to revolutionize my life emerged, I 

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Avoiding the “Demas Syndrome”

Sometimes, for one reason or another, people decide to just walk off the job. Something brings them to a point when, with no 

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Inexplicable Peace vs. Unprecedented Turmoil

Sometimes difficult circumstances kick memories into gear that seem to have nothing to do with the challenges confronting us. But as we think about them, it becomes clear that 

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Holding On with Both Hands

My wife and I serve as greeters at our church, and in the midst of enjoying exchanging smiles and greetings with folks last Sunday, I happened to notice a

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Promises Made ~ Promises Kept

I don’t know how many times I’ve sung the old hymn, “Standing on the Promises,” but for me,  it’s been a part of my worship of God that has 

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