Fear Not!An Exhortation of PeaceBy
June 11th, 2012
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One-Word HealingNo Sweeter SoundBy
April 7th, 2012
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Friday morning, as with most Friday mornings, I got up at 4:00AM to go to my health club where I swim laps, do physical therapy exercises, and run in place for an hour. I had been up fairly late on Thursday evening. In recent days, I have been somewhat overwhelmed.
Client problems have skyrocketed. I have found myself depressed, disillusioned, disappointed, and even angry. Add to that problems with not enough sleep, glucose fluctuations, and worry about money. I was in a bad state. (more…)
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Each Life that Touches Ours for GoodSome wonderful people who’ve influenced my lifeBy
March 26th, 2012
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Change and DecayI Triumph StillBy
March 18th, 2012
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I was thinking recently about the upcoming presidential elections and musing about the last election. I don’t mean this to be a political treatise, but my thoughts about the subject began with a political memory. Much of the last election was centered around the idea of change. In fact, “change” became the most important buzzword and the single-word slogan of the victor in the race. The hard thing was, I couldn’t figure out what it meant when it was used. (more…)
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One Step Enough For MeGetting Started at ChangeBy
February 13th, 2012
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Come, Follow Me
Myfriend, Eric, who posts here, reminded me of a favorite hymn that has blessed my life and given me comfort in difficult times. The hymn is Lead, Kindly Light, written by John Henry Newman. I hope you will take the time to read Eric’s entry, “Lead Thou Me On.” (more…)
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Lead Thou Me OnReflections on a Beloved HymnBy
February 2nd, 2012
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Seek Not to Counsel the LordRemaining OpenBy
December 18th, 2011
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Sometimes it is really easy to get stuck in a way of thinking that leads to a dead end in life. I often find myself thinking that there is only one solution to a situation and that I must focus all of my efforts on that situation. I think this way of thinking results too often from what I think of as the positive mental attitude cult. (more…)
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To Him That OvercomethA TributeBy
December 11th, 2011
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Jesus Praying in Gethsemane
In my new calling in my stake’s Sunday School Presidency, I have the opportunity to visit Sunday School classes in other wards. Today, I visited a Gospel Doctrine class in a neighboring ward. The teacher was someone I knew many, many years ago. (more…)
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In All Our Trials, Born to be Our FriendObservations and Inspiration from Music and ScriptureBy
October 31st, 2011
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The Woods are Lovely, Dark and Deep…A Followup to Strong and Faithful Amid the StormsBy
August 28th, 2011
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I’ve given a lot of thought to storms the last couple of weeks. Since I wrote my post about lighthouses and their strength amid the storms and relentless pounding, I’ve had some time to reflect on some of the storms in my own life. Some of them are things that I have no control over. Others are things that I am working on. (more…)
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An Instinct for BarkingRantings of a Giant Mutant Prairie DogBy
August 14th, 2011
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Many years ago, I was dubbed the Giant Mutant Prairie Dog from Hell by one of my coworkers. It happened when he called my name and I stood up from my cubicle sporting a full beard. He thought that’s what I looked like. I suppose I did. (more…)
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Strong and Faithful Amid the StormsThoughts from a Visit to Lighthouses on the Oregon CoastBy
August 13th, 2011
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Cape Blanco Lighthouse
A couple of weeks ago I took a little vacation trip up to Ashland, Oregon and the Oregon Coast. The trip was very restful and energizing. The gentle rhythm of the waves rolling in is one of the greatest lullabies ever. The visit with beloved friends was wonderful as well. But one of the most powerful images that I came away with was that of the lighthouse.
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Words of Wisdom from the Mother AbbessInspiration from The Sound of MusicBy
July 21st, 2011
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This week is one in which I meet myself coming and going. It’s been a month of ups and downs. I’m house sitting while both my sisters are out of town. While I’ve been house sitting, I’ve had the opportunity to revisit some of my favorite movies. The Sound of Music has been one of my favorites for as long as I can remember.
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Hurry to JesusHastening to Follow the SaviorBy
July 15th, 2011
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A few days ago, I was listening to a local Catholic radio station. The host of the program was a nun named Mother Angelica. She was answering questions from children, and also told the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1–10). (more…)
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Be Still, and Know That I am GodReflections on Anxiety, Discouragement, and FaithBy
June 29th, 2011
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There is a verse from Psalm 46 that has been resonating with me and keeps repeating in my mind and heart. Verse 10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” In moments of adversity, I would do well to heed the message to be still.
