Archive for November 2019
Know the culture
I was in Montreal Canada this week. What a beautiful city. If you’ve never been there, google the “old city of Montreal” to see some incredible architecture. The streets are much like Europe. The language of Montreal and most of Quebec is French, not English. Here’s what surprised me. Montreal is just a very short…
Read MoreMy red beetle
I drive a Volkswagen Beetle. It’s red. Definitely a throw-back to my college days. As I look out my office window I can see the parking lot where my VW sits. I look at all the cars, I can’t see another red VW. I can see over 100 cars, but none like mine. I know…
Read MoreThe “halo effect”
Even a surface reading of the New Testament reveals that the Apostle Paul didn’t have it easy. It really didn’t matter what town he traveled to, his message was met with pain, rejection, and violence. In spite of that, he continued to spread the Good News about Jesus and some people responded and from those…
Read MoreA simple view of friendship
I’d like to suggest a simple view of relationships that has served me well. Years ago I attended a seminar in Colorado. I still remember hearing an explanation that there are basically four levels of friendships that become deeper and more significant as you grow. Level one is what is called an “acquaintance” friendship. This…
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