Category Archives: growth

Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2023 by glenn

Happy New Year! Today marks the beginning of a new year.  I am not much on making New Year’s resolutions but it is a good time to reflect and plan.  Perhaps rededicating one’s self to the important things in life. … Continue reading →

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To Be or Not to Be 2.0

Posted on November 16, 2021 by glenn

The phrase is a familiar one.  It actually comes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.  The lead character is considering life with its troubles and pain but acknowledging the alternative might be worse.  And so Prince Hamlet begins a lengthy speech with the … Continue reading →

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To Be or Not To Be

Posted on March 8, 2021 by glenn

The phrase is a familiar one.  It actually comes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.  The lead character is considering life with its troubles and pain but acknowledges the alternative might be worse.  And so Prince Hamlet begins a lengthy speech with the … Continue reading →

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Man and Wisdom

Posted on June 18, 2020 by glenn

One of the characteristics of a faithful man is wisdom. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water.   But a man of understanding will draw it out.   Prov 20:5 The NLT translation renders the passage, “Though good advice … Continue reading →

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20/20 Vision

Posted on January 9, 2020 by glenn

I used to think 20/20 vision was perfect vision and one could not get any better than that.  Such is not the case.  20/20 vision is considered average or normal vision.  Someone with 20/20 vision is able to see from … Continue reading →

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The Stony Ground

Posted on October 16, 2019 by glenn

I was in junior high school when our school burned. The night sky glowed red from the flames and could be seen from miles away. The school was rebuilt in another location and I graduated in a new school.  In … Continue reading →

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10 Directives to Dads

Posted on June 14, 2018 by glenn

A study of the 6th chapter of Deuteronomy is a wonderful text for fathers.  The statements of “You shall” or “You shall not” comprise a list of 10 directives to Dads.  I have them marked in my Bible. You shall … Continue reading →

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The Honey Bee

Posted on March 3, 2018 by glenn

I love honey and eat it almost every day.  I use it in my tea.  I eat it in my oatmeal.  It is one of nature’s health foods.  The list of benefits is almost endless.  This being spring and the … Continue reading →

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READ

Posted on November 6, 2017 by glenn

There is an old adage in education stating that by 3rd grade you learn to read and then you spend the rest of your life reading to learn.  You learn to read and then read to learn.  Think about that … Continue reading →

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Character and Reputation

Posted on August 23, 2017 by glenn

Schwarzkopf and Wooden A serious study of leadership could include Norman S. Schwarzkopf and John Wooden.  These were two men whom I greatly admired.  They are both gone now but their lessons live on.  Let us visit each briefly and … Continue reading →

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