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Life in the Mundane Middle

Sometimes, I come across a book, article, or blog post that states the point I want to say so well that about all I can do give them the credit and quote them! This happened for me earlier this week … Continue reading

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His gifts…or Him?

When I was around 5-years-old, I remember repeatedly praying for my little Star Wars action figures to come to life. Yes, this is actually true! I remember waking up each morning just thinking for sure that they would be alive … Continue reading

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Working While We’re Waiting

Last night I finally watched the movie “American Sniper”. To say that it was intense would be a huge understatement! There are many, many topics for blog posts I could write about, but what struck me most profoundly was how … Continue reading

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Work or Disciple Making?

As I prepare for students and staff to return this week for what will be my 10th year as a principal (17th overall) in the same school district, I always use the summertime to search for a way to focus … Continue reading

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The Gift of Disorientation

This past Thursday and Friday I went to the Global Leadership Summit put on by the Willow Creek Association. I went to this about 3 or 4 years ago and I’m not sure if I changed or the Summit has … Continue reading

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Fountains of Living Water OR Cracked Cisterns?

God has a way of giving us excellent visuals as we read the Bible. For example, in Jeremiah 2:13 as the Lord is making His case against His people he says, “They have abandoned me–the fountain of living water. And … Continue reading

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After the blessing…

First off, I want to give an update from last week. I have an appointment today (Monday) with the Barnabas Crisis Pregnancy Center in Peoria. I hope to find out how I can plug-in to help them as they minister … Continue reading

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Defending the Defenseless

After taking a few weeks off for the summer, my plan was to write a blog that talked about the benefits of rest and the importance of focused time with family. But, a story broke this week that really has … Continue reading

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Take Delight in the Lord

As much as I try to be a “glass-half-full” type of guy, I seem to daily battle my natural bent of being a “glass-half-empty” type of guy. Thankfully, God has put people around me–especially my wife–who help me in my … Continue reading

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Who gets the last word in your life?

Oh, how I am a weak man when it comes to certain things! Satan knows this and of course uses those very things to make me feel worthless to the Kingdom of God. I think this is one of his … Continue reading

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