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    Chocolate & Dry Cookies

    Tuesday night at the Boy Scouts after the Court of Honor ceremony, snacks were being served. From across the room, the tray of dry cookies choked on sight–but wait: a tiered pyramid of Hershey’s milk chocolate bars—my favorite!! I love…

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    Pride and a Coach

    Why do we who have accomplished so little struggle with getting advice from a coach or mentor, when those who accomplish so much counsel regularly with a coach, a mentor, a board of advisors? why do we chisel ourselves out of wisdom?…

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    Guitar: a Friend for Life

    A young teen i know is reluctantly taking guitar lessons; he mopes along and neglects to apply himself. Maybe guitar isn’t his thing, I don’t know—but I wish to encourage him, because for me, the guitar has been a loyal,…

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    Not in Scripture

    Christ stood next to the condemned adulteress and said to the mob, “Let he who is without sin be the first to cast a stone”. A disciple complained, “Oh Jesus, you always get to go first!”     00

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    Make it Happen

    Motivate: to provide someone with a motive for doing something.    The first step to making something happen is wanting to make it happen. Motivation is a primary building block for achievement. Some say education is more important. Education is…

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    How to be a Good Lover

    How do you know when someone loves you? No really—think about it. How do you know?    Reflect for a moment on someone who loves you—who positively loves you,  no sinew of a doubt. Have you been fortunate enough to have someone like…

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    Grandpa at the Apple Store

    Ok, it was not my finest moment. I was traveling in San Jose when my laptop crashed. Apple phone support said I needed in-person work, and directed me to a local Apple store., which unfortunately was totally packed. No tech support appointments were available, the…

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    Critics

    “I’ve got a lot of critics out there… In my business, I’ve learned that success is 50% plus one; I’ve got a responsibility to advocate what I believe and speak my principles. It’s very important to be part of the…

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    Heroes

    Tim was a hugely successful businessman, influential, high visibility, deeply honored, admired. Before business, he had played football for the Miami Dolphins and won two Super Bowl Rings. Anyone invited into his circle got glow from his halo of fame.…

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    Pokemon Generosity

    “Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly…

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    Snared by your deeds

    Deeds, not Words. You will be known by your deeds. It’s what you do that illustrates who you are. ‘What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say’–Emerson   This includes your faith. If someone says…

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