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My latest book!
Read more: My latest book!On arrival in Havana, one of Nathaniel’s ten fellow smugglers is apprehended. Will he give up his team? From the start, the mission is plagued with such questions. Will their precious cargo be confiscated? Will their Cuban contacts be compromised — or worse? Nathaniel recounts the unfolding mission on dark city streets, a festive seafront…
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Why some prayers aren’t answered:
Read more: Why some prayers aren’t answered:Today, in my morning devotions and meditations, I did some online research to see how modern thinkers answer the question of why God sometimes does not answer our prayers. I was really disappointed to find so many articles that blamed the victim, claiming that the trick to getting God to respond to Read more […]
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Do you participate only as a leader?
Read more: Do you participate only as a leader?Do you tend to participate in groups only as a leader? Really think about this for a second. When was the last time that you weren’t a committee-chair or chapter-president or section-manager? Did you do well there? Did you thrive? Or were you constantly frustrated, and did you ultimately quit out of Read more […]
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5 Q’s to make your next political discussion more productive
Read more: 5 Q’s to make your next political discussion more productiveIs it possible to have a positive exchange about politics even when we disagree? Behind every strong political opinion is one (or more) of the five histories or habits presented below. Learning to recognize the WHY of an opinion makes it less threatening, easier to discuss, and more valuable to the Read more […]
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#1010thx
Read more: #1010thxIt’s October 10th (10/10). For the last several years, I have made a habit of using this date as an excuse to make another gratitude list; a list of 10, of course. Shared now, should it be of interest. The call of birds. At home in Uganda there are so many, many birds who sing…
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“Grab a Vase, Granny”
Read more: “Grab a Vase, Granny”This is from my journal, many years ago, when my grandmother was living with me before I moved to Africa. Yesterday, I wondered why Grandma wasn’t coming out of her room. I had suggested that she go into her room and put on her apron, and then come help me in the kitchen. In her…
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“Capturing Rain in a Teacup?” What does it mean to be spiritual but not religious?
Read more: “Capturing Rain in a Teacup?” What does it mean to be spiritual but not religious?What does it mean when people say, “I am spiritual, but not religious?” To you, does it seem trendy? Does it have any meaning at all? Is it sacrilegious? Or does it resonate? I recently heard a conversation between Krista Tippett and author Pico Iyer as they discussed these questions. Tippett Read more […]
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21 Things that Make Me Happy
Read more: 21 Things that Make Me HappyMarch 21. Twenty-one things that make me happy: Pics of my kids. A freshly made bed. Mugs. Things just taste better—heartier—lovelier in mugs. Babies. A perfect shave. Silver white winters that melt into spring. Admiring the talents of others, talents which I do not have. Watching Read more […]
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Another 10 Things That Make Me Happy
Read more: Another 10 Things That Make Me HappyFor the last few years, I have created a personal tradition. On October 10th (10/10), I make a simple list of 10 things that make me happy, things I am grateful for. And also part of the tradition is to share it here, should it be of interest. And today is that day. Be. Believe.…
