The triple filter test …
In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day an acquaintance met the philosopher and said, “Do you know what I just […]
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Nov
2012
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James Scott, Jr.
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Nov
2012
If I feel it, it must be valid …
“It’s always a good practice to remember that a person’s feelings are valid even if you don’t agree with their actions, behavior, or words.” That was the […]
27
Nov
2012
Looking for loopholes …
How can you tell when someone is spiritually mature? Well, we do know that we should never cease in our daily pursuit of growing in Christ because, […]
26
Nov
2012
That’s a little freaky …
I’m a freak. I am one of those people who actually enjoyed more than a decade of higher education. I could easily be a perpetual student, but […]
24
Nov
2012
Are you hip to the form, or just hipster?
There are a few new attitudes today’s “must be relevant” crowd push within the church, to the detriment of the church. One of them is their attitude […]
23
Nov
2012
It’s not all about the journey …
Carl McCunn planned every detail of his excursion into the remote wilderness of Alaska. After a short stint in the Navy, McCunn, a talented wildlife photographer, settled […]
23
Nov
2012
Heroes and villains …
Whether in comics, movies, or the wrestling ring, there is a certain portion of the audience who find themselves captivated by the dramatic and often charismatic characters […]
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Nov
2012
Why are you blessed?
For once in our lives, everyone should have to … … be alone on Thanksgiving or Christmas. Or both. The facade of gratitude and the idea of […]
21
Nov
2012
Just another bumper sticker?
Bumper stickers are faddish, they capture today’s popular phrase but it won’t take long until you’re trying to peel it off your car. One bumper sticker I’m […]
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Nov
2012
The Differentiator …
What is the difference between your willingness to take a bullet to save the life of your own child, and your unwillingness to take a bullet for […]