Tag Archives: Doing good

The Two Wolves

One of the great rules in life is the law of atrophy. What I do not use, I lose. Muscles I do not use nor exercise would soon atrophy, shrivel and die. Neurons that are not used die faster than those that … Continue reading

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A Heart Of Stone

His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ John 2:5  There are days I feel like a rock. Specially when buffeted by life’s worries and anxieties, I just want to be stolid and uncaring, shutting myself off … Continue reading

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“Follow me.”

As Jesus was walking along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. Mark 2:14 In my youth, I thought I heard the same … Continue reading

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Daily Miracles

“As Jesus went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.” People flocked to Jesus because He taught them many … Continue reading

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Small Beginnings

Great endings often begin with small beginnings. Small terns feed along the shore under the shadows of the massive Morro Rock. Morro Rock home to thousands of birds finding shelters in its crevices and vegetation. Vegetation that is part of … Continue reading

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Gift-giving at Christmas

Christmas is the time of gift-giving. This tradition and practice has made Christmas the magical season that it is. For many, Christmas has mainly been about the gifts. And many of the gifts are about reciprocity. But there is a … Continue reading

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The Business of Christmas

Christmas is good for business. The malls are filled with shoppers, loaded with their purchases. UPS will deliver 120 million packages this week alone. Fedex expects to deliver 317 million packages for the entire holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year. … Continue reading

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Authentic Generosity

I am not really a selfish person. When asked to give, I usually give rather freely of my time, talent and treasure. When there is something meaningful or an important task to be done, I am usually among the first … Continue reading

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Do! Not Just Don’t.

For most people, keeping the commandments is relatively easy. There is a lot of killing these days but the number of murderers is but a small percentage of the population. Most people do not go around killing others. There is … Continue reading

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Jesus CEO

A few years back, there was a book that was staple in many managers’ reading list – Jesus CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership by Laurie Beth Jones. Indeed, the teachings of Jesus are not only an antidote to the … Continue reading

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