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Peace or Pieces?

Posted on October 26, 2014 by editor

“You can bomb the world to pieces, but you can’t bomb it into peace” (Michael Franti & Spearhead). Anger and violence seldom solve problems. So, don’t let bitterness and rage steal your sweetness and gentleness. Commit with Max Lucado: “I … Continue reading →

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Go Far

Posted on October 19, 2014 by editor

Life is not a “go alone” journey. An African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.” Honey bees teach us collaboration. On warm days, about half the bees … Continue reading →

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Monkey Solutions

Posted on October 5, 2014 by editor

Beware of well-intentioned but misguided solutions to problems. Retired Archbishop Peter Kwasi Sarpong of Kumasi, Ghana, tells the story of how a group of monkeys sought to help some fishes they saw struggling in a raging flood. Quickly jumping down … Continue reading →

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The High Road

Posted on September 28, 2014 by editor

Never stoop to the level of nasty people: “Their biggest motivation is that they actually feel inferior to you, so they’ll slash you down to their level” (psychologist Jay Carter). Always take the high road. Be gracious and compassionate to … Continue reading →

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Be the Pen

Posted on September 21, 2014 by editor

No one has yet succeeded in silencing the voice of the pen. To ignore it is to be influenced by it, and to attack it is to promote it. Over the years the powerful have tried to banish, tarnish, and … Continue reading →

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Uncomfortable Grace

Posted on September 14, 2014 by editor

You never ask for it—but it’s a much-needed gift! Paul David Tripp calls it “uncomfortable grace”—and explains: “There are moments in our lives when we are crying out for grace, not recognizing that we are getting it. We are not … Continue reading →

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Jungle Justice

Posted on September 7, 2014 by editor

It’s any ideology that inspires beheadings, terrorism, targeted killings, lynching, and all forms of extra-judicial killings. It’s the logic that justifies violence in the name of God (John 16:2)—or security, or freedom, or democracy. But jungle justice reaches beyond religion … Continue reading →

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Where’s Your Home?

Posted on August 31, 2014 by editor

Home is much more than where you were born, where you grew up, or where you currently live. Home is where you belong—where you locate your real roots and feel totally connected. It’s where you find your purpose and develop … Continue reading →

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The Extra Mile

Posted on August 24, 2014 by editor

Jesus said, “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” (Matthew 5:41; NIV). The “Extra Mile” mindset doesn’t just do the minimum required, but graciously exceeds all expectations. It’s the attitude which asks: “How can … Continue reading →

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Lily White Lies

Posted on August 16, 2014 by editor

White lies are neither pretty nor harmless. They are as deadly as slander, libel, or perjury. Any word or action intended to deceive constitutes a lie. White lies include the evasion of truth, deceptive compliments, flatteries, exaggerations, subtle misrepresentations, and … Continue reading →

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