Monthly Archives: December 2008

Taking the Road Less Traveled

Scott Peck said it succinctly in his groundbreaking book The Road Less Traveled, “Life is difficult.” Standing alone, admittedly these three words don’t amount to much. But with more thought we recognize how important it is we come to accept … Continue reading

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The Power of a Good Doolally Moment

  I just love a good “doolally” moment, don’t you? Honestly, who hasn’t acted like a doolally person every now and then and thought afterward, “Wasn’t that lovely?” I thought I knew what a doolally was about until I received … Continue reading

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What Makes Your Heart Sing?

What makes your heart sing? That’s a question a friend asked recently and honestly it’s a question that can’t be sloughed off as meaningless. In my case, it’s been like a bomb going off in my brain! The question sounds … Continue reading

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Hold On Boy, You’re Gonna Need That Memory

This past spring I was with two of my preacher buddies in Decatur Georgia and met a blues singer by the name of Pierce Pettis. My goodness, he could play the blues and passionately sang song mostly of his own … Continue reading

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The Five Little Fingers of God

I’m at the age where I want to revisit the touch and smell of a little baby. So on those wondrous days when we mark the birth of a church baby through a child/parent dedication, I get the sweet privilege … Continue reading

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