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Five Minute Friday — Measure

It’s Five Minute Friday time. You know what that means … letting the neurons out of their cages to roam free, spark the heart, mind and soul and trigger the finger movements for a five minute post on a specific … Continue reading

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Crowning Himself

Words for the Week to ponder. It is said Napoleon, after bringing much of Europe to his knees, proclaimed himself emperor. He ordered Pope Pius VII to be present to present the crown. However, his pride was so great he … Continue reading

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Journey to the Cross

So then, with endurance, let’s also run the race that is laid out in front of us. Hebrews 12:1 As we grow and become who God has created us to be, we journey through times of waiting, temptation and struggle. … Continue reading

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On Our Knees

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Reward

Whether it’s Friday, Saturday or sometimes Sunday or later, I’m compelled to participate in the Five Minute Friday exercise, much like a schoolboy with an assignment — and it’s been a lot of years since I’ve been in school! Our … Continue reading

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Writing 101

During a recent Five Minute Friday Twitter Party, a topic of discussion was about getting ready to write and writing effectively. When I taught my Writing 101 class, participants wanted to know the same thing. How do I begin. My … Continue reading

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Excellence

Our words to share this week come from John William Gardner, 1912-2002, psychologist, U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Few have excellence thrust upon them — they achieve it. They do not … Continue reading

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Lengthening Shadows

This week’s reflection is from Dr.  W.  A.  Criswell of Chickasha, OK, who addressed the BTU – Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas March 17, 1938 The subject assigned me is Lengthening Shadows. I presume the committee means by that, … Continue reading

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Prayer Time

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. I know the requests are on … Continue reading

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Assessment Time

I was notified yesterday I was on a 72 day post streak. That’s every day this year plus a few stragglers from the end of the year. Most of the posts have been part of a scheduled plan attempting to … Continue reading

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