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God of the Details

“The devil is in the details.” I made this statement at a recent church meeting. I said those words because the discussion seemed to be caught up with the processes and procedures rather than the objective. Questions were made and answers were given and then a short time later, the same questions were asked. I…

Life is not a Sprint

When I was younger, I was really into sports. I enjoyed playing a variety of sports and did well at most of them. However, there was one field where I did very well and that was in track and field. I even held records for some of the throwing disciplines. One of the things about…

The Fight for Joy

Being a melancholy, one of the biggest problems I struggle with is maintaining a right level of joy in my life. It is hard to see the positive, the goodness around when all you see is the “half empty” glass. The reality is, the challenge is great for many today. With the recent slide in…

The Purpose of Trials

I was recently diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. Everyday, I have to poke my finger and check the blood sugar levels. From where my levels were, things have definitely improved. But still, the process to get the diet, exercise and medication balance figured out to maintain healthy sugar levels is frustrating and at times confusing.…