“How’s your heart?
You’ve probably seen the TV commercial with a spokesman asking this question to regular people “off the street.” Most people are not sure.
So, the ad then introduces KardiaMobile, a portable ECG device that connects to a smartphone and can deliver a medical-grade heart reading in about 30 seconds. Continue reading
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A man sits at his computer late at night, fingers hovering over the keyboard. He’s just been misunderstood, unfairly criticized, maybe even betrayed. The email is written—sharp, precise, devastating. Every sentence feels justified. All that remains is one click to confront and combat his “enemy.”
But he pauses. Continue reading
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Recently, beloved entertainer Dick Van Dyke—who has just reached the remarkable milestone of 100 years on December 13th —was interviewed by People magazine.
During the interview, Van Dyke admitted he was nearing the end of his life.
When asked about death. His answer was candid and straightforward: “When you expire, you expire.” Continue reading
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Spiritual zeal does not sustain itself automatically. Left unattended, even the brightest flame will fade. John Chrysostom warned long ago that “nothing so chills the warmth of faith as the love of ease.”
Comfort, routine, and distraction quietly sap our spiritual intensity unless we actively tend the fire God has kindled within us. Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Who says it doesn’t get cold in Florida? Yesterday we woke up to 36 degrees. That’s brrrr for us down here. This morning is a bit better at 42 degrees. The good news for us is that we will hit a high of 75 today here on the Nature Coast. I imagine our South Florida friends will enjoy even warmer weather. Continue reading
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A few months ago, a friend and preaching colleague, Steve Wolfgang, posted a quote from Augustine of Hippo (354-430), the theologian and philosopher, viewed as one of the most important “Church Fathers” of the Patristic Period.
Reflect on the depth of its meaning, then consider a few short observations.
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On this day in history, December 11, 1917, a little-known and/or forgotten event occurred. At the time, it was said to be one of the most remarkable scenes of World War I.
After centuries of conflict, conquests, and shifting empires, British General Edmund Allenby entered the ancient city of Jerusalem. But he did so in an unexpected way. Instead of riding in triumph on horseback or rolling in with military vehicles—symbols of dominance and human pride—Allenby dismounted and walked through the Jaffa Gate on foot. Continue reading
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A passenger once boarded a transatlantic ship during the early 1900s. On the second night, a violent storm struck. Waves slammed the ship, dishes crashed, and terrified passengers clung to anything nailed down. One woman, convinced the vessel was doomed, scrambled out of her cabin, determined to find help. Continue reading
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Norma Jean and I are trying to finish up our Christmas shopping. You want to give something that is really wanted, but it seems increasingly difficult to do so. Apparently, we’re not alone.
I read this morning a survey that more than half of Americans (53%) will receive a gift they don’t want. Furthermore, the survey says that unwanted presents will reach an all-time high, with an estimated $10.1 billion being spent on unwanted gifts. Continue reading
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Leadership guru John Maxwell often cites the importance of being teachable as a necessary quality for Leadership. In one of his seminars, Maxwell offered this observation:
“Teachability is not so much about competence and mental capacity as it is about attitude. It is the desire to listen, learn, and apply. It is the hunger to discover and grow. It is the willingness to learn, unlearn, and relearn.” Continue reading
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