Category: Change
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Heroes
As I reflect on my heroes, I see themes emerge: leadership, humility, dissatisfaction with the status quo, authenticity, fearlessness in the face of opposition, service and sacrifice, courage, commitment to change, depth of character, belief that a better world is possible, perseverance, overcoming hardship and resistance, and a deep passion…
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God meant things to be so much easier…
Is it possible that we’ve created a way of living that’s unhealthy, unsustainable, and undermining the kind of life we actually long for? Is it possible that our values and lifestyles – the values and lifestyles of normal, church-going, law-abiding citizens – are actually completely out-of-whack? Is it possible that…
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“Rights” vs. “Righteousness”
Inevitably… predictably… another mass shooting has inflamed the gun “rights” debate. Again, politicians and pundits are debating the “rights” of gun-owners, guaranteed by the U.S. constitution, versus the “rights” of the innocent victims of gun-violence.
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Welcome to the New Normal…For Now…
Hurricane Irma blew through South Florida on Sunday, September 10. While many throughout Florida suffered major storm damage, Coral Springs was mostly just inconvenienced. Some were without power for a few days. Some had damage to trees, fences, and pool screens. Some lost internet and cable. There were hurricane shutters…
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