For many people, the question may feel premature. By that I mean, there are lots of individuals you have yet to ask the question of “Why am I here?” “What truly matters?” “What is my purpose?” “Do I even have a purpose?” Questions, questions?? My focus today is for those who have a sense of…
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We have all heard that phrase from time to time. Whether our parents told us that with regards to practicing the piano, or our coach uttered those words as it related to a sport that we may have played – those words may still continue to ring in your ears. But how about applying them…
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I wonder – what are the ways you make a difference? You may be thinking, “I don’t know – I just go to work to make a living.” But is that all you really do? My guess is that whether you are a nurse, a teacher, a forklift operator, a CEO, or mechanic – whatever…
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In four days our country will celebrate it’s 250th birthday. I am old enough that our 200th birthday doesn’t seem all that long ago – but I digress. This Fourth of July will be a special one and people will celebrate in all kinds of ways – with parades, back-yard bar-be-ques, re-enactments of historical events,…
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Championing Living on Purpose and the concept that Monday’s Matter, is something I have been passionate about for over 40 years. In that time, I have written about living lives that are consequential; I have spoken in a variety of settings about it; and have taught about the fact that “Retirement” is actually not a…
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I love doing pre-marital counseling. I have had the opportunity to work with couples from the ages of 19 to, most recently 81. And no matter the age, everyone comes with expectations. For the younger couples, it can be naïve expectations, such as – they will always be romantic, never have any negative thoughts about…
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Author Alistair Begg, in his book “Brave By Faith” raises the issue of drawing a line that you won’t go past. He is writing specifically about moral lines as he wades into the world of seeming confusion. There was once a time in this country when the majority of people had a common belief in…
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Well, it’s that time of year when the kites have come out, the days are longer, and swimming pool “Noodles” are selling at big box stores. It’s a time for outdoor fun. Kids are playing in parks while adults do . . . what? I’m not quite sure. As a kid, summer was a fun…
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As most of you know, I have a passion for helping people discover their purpose in life and gaining insight into how to live it. Back in December I posted a quote that said, “Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.” But my friend Paul Batura, who writes a weekly…
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You and your spouse are working on a project, putting a table together. It is going pretty well. You ask an innocent question as to where a part goes, and without warning, he or she responds with an impatient snarky comment. Does that ruin the afternoon? Do things go sour? Oftentimes it is not even…
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