Conversational Intimacy

…the learning for me is that our relationships need to be intentional, our words, actions and behavior toward the other person should be motivated out of a brotherly love for the eternal well-being of the other.

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Inviting God Into the House Move Process

But the one critical element to this process has been God. We’ve been praying for 3 years about where we should live. We’ve been separated from our church by 40 miles since getting married which made it difficult to be actively involved there. Our prayer was that we’d be closer to church and manage a shorter commute to work at the same time. He accomplished both!

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Our Futon is not that Cozy

…I have experienced the awkwardness of my scooter running out of juice in the middle of the aisle at Costco. And then the looks of pity from passers-by.

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Lessons from biopsies to broken bones

While we were dating, I ended up needing a biopsy. I was scared, but not having dated all that long I had no idea how Brent would react. I was amazed at his response.

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Politics, Religion and Social Media

I believe most people who post on politics and religion want assurance that others think the same thing they do. They are not interested in changing their minds about these topics. Nor are they interested in or appreciate others’ opinions, especially if they contradict their own. Offering an opposite opinion doesn’t provide the positive strokes that the poster is looking for.

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Coasting into late summer

Ever since the jet stream turned course and started sending Canadian high pressure over the border into Minnesota, the relentless tornado sirens have seemingly been more quiet, the humidity has lifted for a couple weeks and Lisa and I have found ourselves coasting into late summer gear.

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My 30 Year H.S. Reunion – Surely, we aren’t that old! Are we?

I sensed a very real contentment with life overall. Contentment with spouses, kids, choices and jobs. Everyone looked in pretty decent health and there was lots of laughter. My prayer for them is that the next 10 years God continues to shine blessings on them as he has over the last 30 years.

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Honoring Our Parents

The weekend was capped with a beautiful memorial service for my grandmother at the Arboretum in Brainerd, Minnesota. This truly was a weekend where God brought home the message of the 5th commandment, “Honor your father and your mother as the Lord your God commands you that your life may be long and it may go well for you in the place he gives to you.”

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Resurrection Day!

Does your soul cry for justice? Does your very identity cry out for a personal, approachable and close relationship to God?
If you have asked any of those questions, then remember the words of Jeremiah 29:13:
“And ye shall seek Me, and find Me when ye shall search for Me with all your heart.”

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Dept Store Man Caves?!

This is the critical moment that all men fear because you think it’s a trick question and you’ve probably screwed up in the past. There can be no hesitation in the answer or you’ll be at the store for another hour. The truth and a confident answer is what is required.

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