Archive | November, 2011
pieipicnic

all in the family

Our Thanksgiving was not what the Pilgrims had in mind, but I wouldn’t trade their life for mine.

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and be ye thankful

The relationship between gratitude and well-being is simple to understand but difficult to apply.

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blog

In the beginning was the Word

A good blog is a place readers come because they know what to expect, a place where their needs are respected and their comments are welcome. Here writers create conversations that matter about things they care about.

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abbygrad

beginnings and benedictions

May we all be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. May we roar with the Lion of Judah and rest in the Lamb of God. Deliver us from temptation. Lead us beside still waters.

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occupy our street

We should love, mentor and hire a generation of young people who need more skills than we’ve taught them, more hope than we’ve given them, and more character than we’ve shown them.

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wordpress

the cheat sheet

I’m speaking at 2011 Wordcamp Detroit this weekend, a gathering of bloggers using the Wordpress content management system. As a convenience for participants (and you), I’m posting here some links and resources I referred to.

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tea

(re)learning to linger

Maturing, married love is rooted in a shared story and refreshed by a new commitment, often in the full shadow of our failures. It involves learning to linger again.

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Dear Wall Street banker

I’m not one who believes the government should take your money away. I believe you should give it away on your own. That’s what Jesus told the rich young ruler.

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D

save the date

I’m listing a couple of speaking engagements here. Partly so you can come if you are nearby and have time. And partly so you will think of me if you need a speaker sometime. I’m always interested in talking about writing, faith, family and, or course, Santa.

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editor

getting the story straight

Telling the story in ways that don’t mislead or defraud is essential. Unfortunately, the story is often oversold and over sanitized. That always reflects bad leadership.

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