Category: Character
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Let it rain
My particular brand of Christianity is Methodist. One of my favorite things about Methodism is our belief that, following conversion, God begins a new work in us, growing us toward full maturity in Christ. We believe, with God’s help and our active participation, we will become like Jesus.
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A Tale of Two Leather Jackets
One day, I stopped at a large garage sale. It was quickly apparent that a group of adult children were helping their elderly mother “down-size,” by selling loads of the house’s contents. Among the items for sale, I noticed several racks of men’s clothing, which I immediately assumed might have…
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Bikini Bike Washes
An attractive young woman, wearing a minimal bikini, is washing motorcycles, while the (male, and not so young) bikes’ owners sit back and stare. Actually, the oglers outnumber the bikes being washed. And, I don’t think they are ogling the bikes.
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The journey toward greater health & wholeness…
We each can, and dare I say must, strive to become our best, healthy, whole, mature selves. After all, isn’t that who God created us to be?
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The problems with belly buttons
Years ago, while I was traveling in Mexico,a friend pointed to a Volkswagon Beetle, and asked, “Do you know what we call those? El ombligos, or belly buttons. Everybody drives one in Mexico.” And, it was true. Every police car, taxi, rental car, etc. was a VW Beetle. I’ve also…
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What is manly?
I’ve recently been in conversations about manliness and masculinity, which has me thinking about roles and stereotypes.
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Timshel: “You may…”
Timshel means we have a choice. In every aspect of our lives, we have choices. WE CHOOSE!
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