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Be willing to back off

July 11, 2016 | 11 comments

“You don’t always have to be right,” is a truism that can save you a great amount of grief and worked up emotion when participating in discussions with others. And I not talking about being wrong, like it’s okay to

Are you willing to let go?

July 7, 2016 | 9 comments

“To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one’s own in the midst of abundance.” ~ Gautama Buddha It sounds so radical, to claim nothing as your own. But it can be incredibly freeing. How often has

The 23rd Psalm for a busy person

July 6, 2016 | 29 comments

The 23rd Psalm, a Japanese Translation The Lord is my Pace-setter, I shall not rush, He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals. He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity. He leads me in ways

God acts proactively

July 5, 2016 | 17 comments

My wife and I had an experience in Paris, France, that opened my eyes further to how God is often ahead of us in planning, and when we are receptive to the angel helpers He sends our way life can

Declare your independence

July 4, 2016 | 12 comments

Today is Independence Day in the United States. It’s a time when citizens celebrate our country’s independence from foreign country domination that tried to hold sway centuries ago. It was a hard-fought battle, but victory was won. We each fight