Years ago, there was a popular song by the band Scorpions that started with these lyrics: Have you ever climbed the mountain? Have you ever crossed the sea? Take...
New Heart, New Life
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August 30, 2020
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A couple of months ago, I spoke to my friend Phil about putting our condo up for sale. It had been a while since we last spoke, and during...
In Between is Nowhere
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August 28, 2020
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Not long ago, my company started working with a start-up, and it was bittersweet. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of start-ups ranging from digital currency providers to...
Fire Up Your Life
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August 16, 2020
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If you’ve been reading these devotionals regularly, you’ll remember I’ve mentioned issues with my computer. Not long ago, I encountered the dreaded “white screen of death” on my iMac....
When we purchased our home almost twelve years ago, it came with a poinciana tree in the front yard. From the looks of it, the tree was planted...
Give Away the Gift
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May 20, 2020
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As I was finishing up some yard work, my neighbor called me over. He just purchased a new lawnmower and offered up his old one to me. “I...
The Ultimate Undercover Boss
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April 17, 2020
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Undercover Boss is a television franchise series that features senior executives working undercover in their own companies to investigate how their companies work. They go in “undercover” to evaluate...
Shallow Roots
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April 16, 2020
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A neighbor of mine decided she was going to plant a Paperbark Maple tree. A Paperbark Maple is a type of tree that has soft green leaves that...
Sacrificial bridge to life
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April 10, 2020
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Today I’m reminded of a story of husband and wife who were on their way to visit a friend’s home. As they drove through the winding roads, they...
Given, Not Earned
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January 28, 2020
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“Saving Private Ryan” is the story of four brothers who serve and fight in World War II. Unfortunately, three of the four brothers are killed in action almost simultaneously....