Category: Principles
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No wood…No fire
“Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops. A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood. Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart.” (Proverbs 26:21-22) In other words, “No wood…No Fire.” Another proverb says, even a fool who keeps silent is considered…
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The “What If” Rabbit Holes
Few things rob me more of mental rest, emotional well-being, and peace, consuming extraordinary amounts of time and energy, hijacking my mind, resulting in worry, anxiety, and stress than the “what if” rabbit holes of life. As human beings we seem to be hard wired and have a default setting, where our minds tend to…
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Well, that was embarrassing!
With about five minutes left while teaching Sunday’s second service, I suddenly felt flush and clammy, but had the presence of mind to ask someone to come up because I thought I might pass out. Too late! Just as two guys came up behind me, they caught me from behind as I fainted. I didn’t…
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You’ve got to know when to hold’em know when to fold’em.
In 1978 “The Gambler”, by singer Kenny Rogers, was a number 1 country hit, and achieved mainstream success on the pop charts at a time when country songs rarely crossed over. At first glance the lyrics aren’t particularly appealing nor seem meaningful. However, a closer look at references to the game of poker and how…
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Retirement is a Ridiculous Pursuit!
In the current presidential election cycle much discussion has centered around the chronological age of the candidates, implying they are too old to serve. Quite frankly, instead of focusing on the chronological age of a candidate, I’m much more concerned about their conduct and character. That said, there are certainly times when age can impact…
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Anyone want less in life?
Do you want the most out of life? Does anyone get up in the morning and say, “I think I want less in life?” Sound like trick question? It’s not intended to be. There is quite a distinction though between the phrase “I want the most out of life” and “I want less in life.”…
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Are you experiencing financial rest?
How often do you think about money? Weekly, daily, hourly? Is the amount of time you think, worry, or stress about finances robbing you of peace, joy, energy, focus, purpose, and even sleep? Are you experiencing financial rest? In my journey toward greater rest and life balance, I must confess that I still spend far…
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Pedestals make lousy houses!
It seems like hardly a week goes by where a well-known personality, professional athlete, politician or pastor confesses to or is confronted with an integrity breach, moral failure, or questionable actions, resulting in personal pain, loss of prestige and position, requiring them to resign or be forced to step away from their roles and responsibilities.…
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My most difficult blog yet!
Today marks my 100th weekly blog post since beginning The Rest Stop just under two years ago. This is to date the most challenging and difficult blog I’ve ever attempted to write. Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute…
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Genuine Generosity
In my journey toward greater life balance, few things rattled me more than the discovery of how selfish and self-centered I was. Even though I have been a follower of Jesus for over 50 years, an honest look inward revealed a heart that was more miserly, materialistic, and me-centered rather than others-centered, I had to…
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