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School has started for most of our children, some have gone off to college for the first time, and many adults are in some form of continuing education. Learning is important for us, whether it is formal education, learning new skills and information, or studying a language.  We can always learn more.  Never be afraidContinue reading “Monday Motivation 8-26-24”

If you really think about it, there is a lot of chaos going on all around us all the time.  There is always something happening that needs our attention (or at least we think so), there is always something that is a crisis for someone (but it does not mean it has to be aContinue reading “Monday Motivation”

As a pastor, I am called upon to do many things.  Most of the time they are very serious, especially when visiting the sick and dying.  Pastors need to be composed and dignified.  Would you really want your grandmother’s funeral to be led by someone in a silly costume and giving top ten lists?  WhileContinue reading “Monday Motivation 7-29-24”

On one hand it is a typical Monday morning as I struggled to get moving, took far too long to clean up after breakfast, and get the lunches made. On the other hand, looking at events from the weekend, it is definately a different day. There are continuing conflicts in the world, too many shootingsContinue reading “Monday Morning Motivation 7-14-24”

Have you had one of those mornings when you are a bit stuck?  You cannot get moving, you cannot get motivated?  Maybe you are working on an issue and you cannot seem to get an answer. Why not start the day in silent meditation?  It’s an easy thing to do and can help clarify yourContinue reading “Monday Morning Motivation”

            One of the big insurance companies had an advertising campaign with “Mayhem” as a character.  In the first commercial, Mayhem was a teenage girl who is driving and texting.  Her best friend kissed a boy that she liked, and she loses control of the car, hitting a parked car.  The campaign went on toContinue reading “Ways to Create a Sense of Calm in Chaos”

Did you ever wonder why adults always ask children what they want to be when they grow up?  It’s because many adults need new ideas! Sometimes we get stuck in jobs that are unfulfilling and just cannot see a way out.  Sometimes we are so busy with the job that we cannot find a wayContinue reading “Do You Feel Stuck in Your Job?”

The Batman will be in theatres in a few days.  I’ve been a Bat-fan most of my life, starting with reruns of the classic Adam West TV show.  The George Barris Batmobile is my favorite, followed by the 1989 movie version  Face it, Batman is cool.  He’s got the gadgets, the intellect, and most important,Continue reading “Always be Yourself, Unless You Can be Batman, Then Always be Batman.”