Category Archives: opportunity

Thanksgiving

Fall is my favorite season. We get a break from the heat of the southern summers, the fall foliage in nature is beautiful, and I enjoy the fall sports seasons. But my greatest joy in the fall is the holiday … Continue reading

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Time and Times and Half a Time

The expression above appears in the book of Daniel and the book of Revelation. Is there a connection? This writer believes that to be the case. So, what is the meaning of the expression? There are multiple expressions of time … Continue reading

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I Know How This Ends

I am a fan of college football.  But for various reasons I tape the games and watch them later.  One reason is because I can enjoy the game much more if I know the outcome ahead of time. I don’t … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

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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A Job Worth Doing

I was encouraged recently after a church event when I saw one of our young mothers jump right in and help with the cleanup.  She had three small children of her own and no one would have thought less of … Continue reading

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The Perfect Cube

In the field of mathematics, I especially enjoy solid geometry.  There is just something fascinating about all the various shapes.  For a moment, I’d like you to consider the cube. A cube is a 6-sided object with all measurements equal.  … Continue reading

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Just Finish

Just finish We probably know someone who starts job after job and never finishes them.  It may be a remodel at the home or jumping from job to job.  Maybe we all have a little of this gene. The coach … Continue reading

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Danger Ahead

Suppose you are driving down an unfamiliar road and you come upon a sign that says, “Bridge Out Ahead”.  Do you disregard these signs and proceed as normal?  Of course not.  If you have ever walked up to the edge … Continue reading

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The Chinese Proverb

If you have followed my writings any length of time, you surely know how much I like quotes and proverbs.  There is a Chinese proverb that says, “To know and not do is to not know.”  The saying is a … Continue reading

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To Be or Not to Be 2.0

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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