Jun
22
It was a phrase that we used ALL THE TIME when I worked in the software industry: Keep It Simple, Stupid! When you have the choice of a simple solution or a complicated one, choose the simple one. When you have the choice to do less, do less and do it well. A simple solution …
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Jun
07
I recently had a remarkable unplug at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky. It was a beautiful place, especially the sight awaiting me on my first hike. At the top of a tall, grassy hill was a mound of stone topped with a simple cross, all surrounded by bushes and trees. The warm day, blue …
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May
09
The Israelites were a frustrating people. Psalm 106 recounts the story of all that God had done for His people. Healing, deliverance, power…they had it all. They were being tenderly and obviously cared for by the Creator of all things. And they traded it all in. For what? They traded their glorious God for a …
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Apr
28
My last post was a reminder that sometimes we just plain fail to ask God what He wants us to do. So let’s assume we ask Him with good motives and appropriate expectations. How do we hear His answer? Henry Blackaby’s modern classic Experiencing God is a great help in this arena. If you haven’t …
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Apr
26
In 1 Samuel chapter 14, Saul had what seemed like a great idea: Then Saul said, “Let’s chase the Philistines all night and plunder them until sunrise. Let’s destroy every last one of them.” His men replied, “We’ll do whatever you think is best.” His idea seemed sound and his men were enthusiastic and willing …
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