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My son Mark tells me that follow-through is vital to a good golf swing. He’s right about that. The same is true for other sports like tennis and baseball. Without proper follow-through, maximum performance will not be realized. Those knowledgeable … Continue reading →

A Purpose for thanksgiving – …give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.  (I Thessalonians 5:18 NIV) A Passion for thanksgiving – I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will … Continue reading →

The son of one of our neighbors was involved in a motorcycle accident in Texas about a year ago. He is still unable to care for himself, so his mom is a full-time resident near his care-providing facility. His dad … Continue reading →

Once upon a time my neighbor, Henry, and I were doing autumn chores, getting our yards prepared for the upcoming winter and the following spring. We were discussing some trouble spots under trees where we have difficulty getting grass to … Continue reading →

James Russell Lowell, 19th century American poet, wrote these thoughts: “What is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.” To be sure, June, in Lowell’s New England, has many gorgeous days, especially after a … Continue reading →

I didn’t hear any of this kind of commentary when the 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck Japan during March 2011. But a number of years ago a 7.2-magnitude earthquake killed several thousand people in Kobe, Japan. Hundreds of thousands of survivors struggled … Continue reading →

Some of us tend to be uncomfortable in one-on-one situations, especially if there is a controversial subject to be addressed. For many of us it’s difficult to confront someone about wrongdoing or offensive behavior. Having a timorous nature myself, I’m … Continue reading →

“Oh, Oh, listen to the music, Oh, Oh, listen to the music, Oh, Oh, listen to the music, All the ti-ime.” These lyrics from a Doobie Brothers song don’t have a great deal to do with the subject matter herein; … Continue reading →

Remember President Nixon? He made some significant foreign policy accomplishments. But he will probably be most remembered for his involvement in the Watergate scandal. But it matters not what history books will say about him. What really matters is what … Continue reading →

Sunday morning worship at CrossPointe is simply awesome. Oops, I wasn’t gonna incorporate that over-used word; it just slipped out. But it’s true. The music is marvelous and inspiring. The preaching is “where we live.” The offering is a real-life … Continue reading →