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6/19/23 MondayMatters: part 3 of Marriage Musts

6/19/23 MondayMatters: part 3 of Marriage Musts

https://youtu.be/jHtVz2kEYG8   Finally we finish three weeks of marriage musts, the things I believe are essential after 45 years. Here’s a complete list: 1. Gravity is stronger than synergy. Fight against it. 2. Be consistently intentional about space and time. 3. Foster mutual respect and admiration. 4. Never stop learning about yourself and each other.… Continue Reading

5/29/23 MondayMatters: Humility

5/29/23 MondayMatters: Humility

It’s hard to talk about. As soon as I “teach” about humility I come across as prideful and arrogant. But humility is vital to becoming happier, healthier, and a little bit holier. Here are some thoughts (humbly) on humility. https://youtu.be/0eQ_jiNtpMU   Continue Reading

Experiencing the Experience

Experiencing the Experience

I wrote this a couple of years ago. I was prompted to post it again by the visit this weekend of our friends, Dave and Nancy Maute.  We relived a lot of experiences in the last 48 hours. When I was young, very young, I loved playing baseball. I don’t think I was ever really… Continue Reading

4/10/23 MondayMatters: Holding on to Hope

4/10/23 MondayMatters: Holding on to Hope

  Sometimes hope is a pipe dream, little more than a shot in the dark, thinking maybe you will hit something that probably isn’t there anyway. But there is a different kind of Hope that is the very bedrock of what we believe. Hope can be a desperate wish for some impossible results. Hope can… Continue Reading

4/3/23 MondayMatters: Theology of Suffering

4/3/23 MondayMatters: Theology of Suffering

“After you have suffered a little while” St. Peter says. Jesus says, “In this world you will have trouble.” If life teaches us anything, it teaches us about suffering. So how do we “suffer” well? Here are 7 “bumper stickers” to look at when you are facing hard, difficult times. https://youtu.be/ztl6zExdd-k Look for a full… Continue Reading