Our Thanksgiving was not what the Pilgrims had in mind, but I wouldn’t trade their life for mine.
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Archive | November, 2011
In the beginning was the Word
November 21, 2011
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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.
Read more beginnings and benedictions
November 19, 2011
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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.
Read more occupy our street
November 14, 2011
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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.
Read more the cheat sheet
November 13, 2011
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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.
Read more (re)learning to linger
November 8, 2011
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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.
Read more Dear Wall Street banker
November 5, 2011
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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.
Read more save the date
November 4, 2011
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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.
Read more getting the story straight
November 2, 2011
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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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and be ye thankful
The relationship between gratitude and well-being is simple to understand but difficult to apply.
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