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It is 5am. Too early for deep thinking. But too early to let other thoughts run rampant in my head as well. the true north thought fails me this morning. As I look to what might strengthen me through this day I long to return to the slumber I knew a few hours ago. Thoughts of lightening the load that I carry each and every day brings to mind backpacking imagery. What am I unnecesarily toting along this journey? Even more, am I carrying the essential and needed supplies that refresh and… Continue

Driving home yesterday from a weekend in the mountains, the responsibilities and concerns of this life came rushing back like a flood. As i debated with myself on the best way to navigate through these turbulent waters, it became clear that streamlining my world might prove a beneficial means of calming the swelling tides. Unfortunately, this is easier said (thought or typed) than done. To make one's life simpler, sacrifice is essential.



At this point I begin to ponder the criteria… Continue

Would that humility were simply a blessing bestowed on us from our heavenly Father as is the breath of life. For that matter, all the godly and Christlike attributes. And yes, while at times we may experience a brief anointing of the spirit that enables us to see ourselves as we really are, it seems our god deems it necessary that we find our character through experience. Moses, Abraham, Jacob, Job, David, Solomon, and Sampson (just to name a few) all at some point during their journey with… Continue