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Continue reading →: What I saw last weekend
I hit 61 last Wednesday. My boss graciously gives us the day off. I took Jodi and a couple of the kids to the city for a visit to a bookstore, lunch, and a stop at Target. We hit Target because, according to my wife, it’s fun. To further celebrate…
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Continue reading →: Chuck Norris’ Rules to Live By
I trust you heard Church Norris unexpectedly passed away last week. He was 86. In my review of his life, I found a website that included this: The following are the twelve points that guide Mr. Norris’ life: I am curious to know which one or ones stand out to…
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Continue reading →: DAILY RENEW: A Ninth Glimpse
Each morning I post in a FB messaging group we named DAILY RENEW. It is an attempt I make to wash my family in the Word of God. Sometimes other members quote. At times, it is used to get everyone praying about particular needs. Here are some messages from early…
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Continue reading →: Mayon Volcano and God’s Awesome yet Approachable Presence
It was amazing to watch a live video stream of Mayon Volcano as it erupted in the Philippines last week. Thankfully, no one was killed by the eruption. The view of the volcano in the dark made me wonder again what Moses saw as he gazed upon Horeb. Now Moses…
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Continue reading →: Running Hard. Even at the End. A Life lesson from Nathan Martin’s amazing finish at the Los Angeles Marathon
Have you seen the video of Nathan Martin’s finish at the Los Angeles Marathon on March 8, 2026? It was the closest finish ever. Martin barely passed Kenya’s Michael Kamau at the finish line. He won by one step. One headline appropriately read, “It’s not over until it’s over.” Another…
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Continue reading →: George Herbert’s “The Pulley”
I recently reread “The Pulley” by George Herbert. Here’s the text: When God at first made man,Having a glass of blessings standing by,“Let us,” said he, “pour on him all we can.Let the world’s riches, which dispersèd lie,Contract into a span.” So strength first made a way;Then beauty flowed, then…
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Continue reading →: Is Your Soul Like a Weaned Child?
Psalm 131 is one of the Psalms of Ascent written by David. It’s a short composition and it contains an interesting word picture. This is the entirety of the song: O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty;Nor do I involve myself in great matters,Or in things too difficult for me.2 Surely I…
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Continue reading →: The Year the Pope Spoke to Me
Did you hear that the Pope spoke to me recently? And I’m not even Roman Catholic. OK, he didn’t actually speak to me. However, what he said to the members of his church is something I needed to hear! I put the entire Lent message below. The words in bold…
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Continue reading →: I Won’t Always be a Worm
We continued to see a RedBull ad during the recent Winter Olympics. The caterpillar had quite the discouraging message to share with his friend: “You’ll always be a worm.” That is true for lowly worm, but it isn’t the reality for me! I can be downright wormy now, however. My…
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Continue reading →: Memories from Milano Cortina
Did you enjoy the Winter Olympics? We did! Here are some of my reflections: The Opening Ceremonies – A GOLD MEDAL compared to the non-qualifying Paris Olympics of 2024! Thank you, Italy! Natural Beauty – The mountains of Northern Italy are magnificent! The vista found at Bormio (men’s skiing events)…
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I’m Wehse
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