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Build Your Altar - Part I
“Solomon loved the Lord and followed all the decrees of his father, David, except that Solomon, too, offered sacrifices and burned...
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Why God?
"No, no, no...please God, don't let it be," was the only phrase I could muster as I stood shocked in my kitchen at 6AM on Thursday, Nov.8...
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The Wildest Animal
I watched a documentary the other night with my four-year-old son that showed the most dangerous creatures on the planet, their ferocious...
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Lost for Good
In early February 2011, I sat at a bar in Hollywood by myself wondering if I should order one more gin and tonic to subdue the intense...
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Distractions - Part III
The last two weeks I've covered the topic of distractions and how we need wise companions to help keep our focus on the goal and how we...
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Distractions - Part II
Last week, I shared the cute story about my son running off the soccer field when he was delightfully distracted by a beautiful dragonfly...
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Anonymous
Do you ever feel hidden like life is passing you by? Do you feel like your gifts and talents are not being used to their greatest...
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What's your story?
I used to say to God, “I don’t really have a story to tell. And even if I did, who would ever listen to it?” But then, God gave me a...
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The Rock
A little over a week ago, I took four of my summer interns on a hike in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu and after we hiked for a...
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Joy in the Waiting
I felt jealousy and envy ooze into my heart as I sat entranced by the little screen in my hand. Though I loathe the feelings of darkness...