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About day1of1

Author, Speaker, Educator, Husband, Father of two and follower of the One.

My Haircut

This is the third and final posting connected to my reflections of the passing of my father.  Portions of this were written in September 2008… I never knew my grandfathers.  Both men passed away while my parents were children, so … Continue reading

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Well Done Good and Faithful Servant

Originally written in November, 2008 I arrived at my parents’ house on Wednesday night and was fortunate enough to have the chance to sit and briefly visit with my father.  He looked tired and frail but his spirits were up as … Continue reading

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Today, Tomorrow, and Forever

Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said: “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? And as if this were not enough in your sight, O … Continue reading

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I Will Hold On

Ten years ago, one of my favorite bands came out with what would be their last full length album.  Thornhill by Moxy Fruvous is by no means one of the top 10 albums of all-time, and for that matter maybe … Continue reading

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Patience Made Perfect

For quite some time now, God has been working with me when it comes to developing patience.  For those of you who have known me since my childhood, you are no doubt chuckling at this statement and will undoubtedly consider … Continue reading

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Jars of Clay

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not … Continue reading

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Right Sizing

David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, Praise be to you, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and … Continue reading

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Clearing the Air

Having recently completed sanding and refinishing my hardwood floors, I learned a number of little tricks that were important to making sure I did everything right.  One thing that I spent a great deal of time on had very little … Continue reading

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Just One Thing

I try to vary what I write about, but for some reason I keep going back to movies.  I don’t really know why that is – I truly don’t watch a lot of movies.  But in spite of that, I … Continue reading

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Pack Your Bags

Praise the LORD. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! The LORD builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. … Continue reading

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