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Perspective

Romans 12: 1,2 is a favorite verse of mine. It is a favorite because it puts life’s meaning in proper perspective for me. How it became so important to me It all started when I was a Sophomore or Junior in high school. An evangelist came to our small Baptist church for a week of sermons. He shared these verses when I asked him, “how can we know God’s will?” “Do you desire to do God’s will?”…

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Sincere Love

“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.”‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬ If we are encouraged by pointing out the sins of unbelievers who cannot do any better, then we are appealing to our own carnal nature trying to exalt ourselves. This used to be called holier-than-thou preaching. Our spiritual battle is…

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Singing My Songs

When do you feel most productive? I see him across the street talking to the group gathered around him. I know it is him because a couple who had stop to hear me play recognize him and acknowledge who he is. I’d heard good stuff about him, but when the couple drop a buck or two into my guitar case, the man calls him unjust and egotistical. The woman doesn’t comment, but suggests they go meet…

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Let’s Discuss

What topics do you like to discuss? I enjoy discussing things I have considered, researched, questioned, tested and of which I’ve gained some understanding especially through trial and error. The one thing that benefits from aggressive study and continuous meditation tempered by high expectations is the Bible. I like to discuss Biblical passages with believers and nonbelievers including Bible…

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Know Comment

How do you use social media? There are different ways in which I use social media. I will on rare occasions post an outing or event I attended especially if it involved or included family. I also promote blog posts, books, or events where I promote my work. I might repost something that I feel is valuable or useful information. I also use social media to rejoice with those family members and…

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On Edge

What makes you nervous? I am most nervous speaking before a group of people. The size of the audience is insignificant. I seem to be most uncomfortable before a group of peers. Even when I teach or facilitate, it always takes a few moments at the beginning of each session for the heightened pulse, perspiration, and pressure to subside. I believe the underlying reason is a strong sense of…

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Mauthausen

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. Marta tells Sarah she has been called to Col. Schwitz’s office Marta Voelker has been at Mauthausen less than a week. The rumor precedes her that she is here as a prize from the commandant of Plaszow to his colleague, Col. Hans Schwitz. Marta is obviously physically appealing and did come here among many other Jewish women from Plaszow in the…

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The Stranger Becomes A Friend

Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. He was a stranger to me as most people are to all of us at first, even our parents and siblings. I heard much concerning him. He was famous or infamous depending on your point of view and what you were told, I guess. His reputation was the first thing I learned of him. Most of the influencers in my life spoke highly…

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To Missy With Love

Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. I was a hermit living inside my dark cave of fear of failure that I seldom left to feel the sun. Sharing my thoughts fully brought too great of a risk for exposing my incompleteness. I venture out to share with you, now. I knew what we were doing was not right. Then why did it feel right? I could justify it. I made it right over and…

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Christianity Myths: Introduction

I am amazed at how many people misunderstand the fundamentals of the Christian faith. The real shock to me is that some of the most confused are persons calling themselves Christian. For this reason I am not bewildered when non-believers have misconceived the Gospel with fundamentalist Christianity gospel. Nor am I surprised why those who grew up in evangelical homes leave the Church. This…

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Dreamer? Realist?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “I’m a realist. I’m a romantic. I am indecisive and that’s about it” (The Cribs). https://genius.com/The-cribs-im-a-realist-lyrics I’m not promoting The Cribs or that song. I’m not claiming to even know much about the song or the band. I’m using the lyrics to introduce my answer to this prompt. It is an often used question in interviews, even job…

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Alive And Free

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? My wife My pets Writing Early Morning Connection Giving Back I list Melissa first because I can just turn over at night and watch her sleep and be filled with so much warmth and comfort confident in her unconditional love for me. Paisley, Lance, and Loki are fun to watch. The simple things bring them pleasure. I’m envious of the…

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Learned It Young

Describe something you learned in high school. Like many people, there are some things I wish I had learned in high school. What’s that old adage? “If I knew then what I know now ….” Yet, for all of us, there are things we learned in high school – good and bad – that continue for the biggest part of our lives. For me, it happened in Ms. Norrick’s literature class. I enjoyed telling stories. I…

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You-nique

Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? First Reaction My first reaction to today’s prompt transports my mind to the Christian biblical text and I believe part of the Jewish Tanakh or Hebrew Bible. “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬https://bible.com/bible/111/psa.139.14.NIV Word nerd…

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No Pain All Gain

What’s the most fun way to exercise? I think the most fun way to exercise is doing it with grandchildren. Whether playing sports, riding bikes, swimming, hiking or just walking, physical activity done with grandchildren is never a drudgery, usually a special memory, always pleasurable. Yesterday, I helped a grandson move into an apartment on a second story. It was the best exercise and an…

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Five Years Old

When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? He suddenly appears on our television, wavy hair, square jaw, powerful voice seasoned with a friendly Carolina accent. Billy Graham’s preaching for some reason causes five year old me to stop and listen. I don’t know if I understand the full meaning of his message. I know I do not suffer from depression, addiction, or sexual lust. I…

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Josh Crockett

If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why? Now, you’re going to read this and think I’m cheating with a cheap promotion. You may be right, but here it is anyway. The character I would be is Joshua Crockett. Not the Josh in A River Bend, he is a little too one dimensional. But in Through the Valley of the Shadow, Josh stays kind and loyal, but also becomes heroic,…