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Book Highlights: If You Can Keep It, Eric Metaxas

Thank you Eric for reminding us of who we are, how we got here, what was done for us, for sharing your story and for your work to pass the torch to the next generation. Continue reading

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Entrepreneurial or Entrepreneur?

until you put everything you own at risk including your kids college funds months before leaving for college and sign up for unlimited personal guarantees (or something like this) you have not taken the leap of a true entrepreneur.  Continue reading

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My People

In the past couple months I experienced an awesome feeling that swelled my heart with joy and caught me completely off guard.  These experiences blessed me immensely with a picture of God’s feelings toward those who know Him and have … Continue reading

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Carpe Diem

We all have lots of responsibilities, conflicts and excuses that can keep us from sharing these experiences.  Make it a priority, seize the moment and make a positive memory every chance you get.   Continue reading

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Jesus Breaks Social Barriers to Build Bridges for All Men

During a time when the people of the world were greatly divided and classified by families, tribes, villages, nations, religions, race, and gender Jesus entered the scene to love all people in a radical way that radically crushed the barriers of social norms to deliver his message of love, repentance and salvation through Him as Messiah. Continue reading

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Free Indeed – What and Why I believe

1 Peter 3:15:  But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready … Continue reading

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Life’s Secret Revealed

It is early in the morning on Easter Sunday 2018.  Several scriptures from my studies have been bouncing around in my head over the past weeks.  They have come together in a powerful way in preparation and reflection on the great … Continue reading

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Summer’s South Texas Deer Hunt With The Girls

I have always enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter in high school and college, but as the career and then family came along hunting was one of the hobbies that became a casualty.  The experience of waking early … Continue reading

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2018 and Lifetime Resolution

“Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Continue reading

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Summer in El Salvador

I dare to say that it is not uncommon that a father could live their entire life without spending an extended time alone with their children. If your children have yet to reach 16 or if they are already grown and have families, I would encourage you to plan an extended time one on one to give them your blessing. I set out to give my blessing to Summer, but I was the one who was so richly blessed. Continue reading

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