Have you ever experienced an internal conflict? A relationship that was confusing, a looming decision that was unclear, or emotions that seemed to contradict each…
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Author: mark
Is there a God?
Over the years, I have been asked some version of “Is there a God?” many times. It is a great question to ask! And actually,…
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When Running and Faith Collide
While I’ve been taking a forced break from running (hamstring), my mind has wandered to many places, as it is prone to do. One of…
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You’re better than “I’m busy”!
7 ways to transform your thinking When you are asked, “How is your day going”, do you automatically and mindlessly reply, “I’m pretty busy”? Or…
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Are you ready for what is lurking?
Have you ever thought that someone was giving you a compliment, but it turns out, they were not? Oops. I’ve lost track of how many…
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Is incomplete planning the best planning?
As I work on a multi-year vision document this morning, I am again struck with the realization that there are two very different concepts of…
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3 Leadership Lessons from The Hobbit
Have you noticed that the world is not what it used to be? Yes, I know the world has always been changing, and it always…
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How did the world begin?
Have you ever wondered where something came from? Who brought the plate of cookies into the lunch room? How did that scratch get on the…
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Baptism and Laser Tag
Over the years, one of my roles has been that of a pastor at a local church. Part of a church leader’s life, of course,…
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The Apocalypse
Have you noticed that every year, someone is passionately predicting that the world is about to end? Harold Camping (remember him?), Nostradamus, the ancient Mayans,…
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