Archive for June 2025
It’s right in front of your nose!
Observation is a lost art. I’m always fascinated by the life of Sherlock Holmes, either reading or watching some version of Sherlock Holmes investigating a crime. The fascinating part is his uncanny ability to see what other people can’t see. It’s called the power of deduction. I especially love how the great detective can tell…
Read MoreRepeat it, Remember it!
Repeat it, remember it! I recall one of my high school teachers telling the class his philosophy for education. We heard that four-word mantra for the better part of the semester. This simple admonition to his students has been repeated over and over again. It turned out to be rather helpful. “The more often you…
Read MoreFilling out forms
Filling out forms at the doctor’s office is incredibly frustrating. You can pre-register and fill out every conceivable form, but when you actually get to the office, there’s always more. I know this is just a “pet peeve,” but it’s not just an inconvenience; it’s busy work. That being said, I genuinely want them to…
Read MoreLiar, liar, pants on fire
Truth is the standard I want to use to define and describe my life. I would aspire to people saying things like,“He was and is a ‘truth-teller.’” Actually, that’s not too noble because it is the standard laid out in the Scripture for every Christ-follower. Ephesians 4:25 says, “Therefore each of you must put off…
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