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Resentment Is Dangerous

by Daniel on Nov 26, 2020

I don’t have the energy to spell out a scenario that might apply to you. What you need to know is that you’re hurting yourself and your future when you hold onto resentment.

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My Son Has A Key Advantage

by Daniel on Nov 20, 2020

This is the last day my youngest son will be six years old. He’s growing up and I love the person he already is.

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Suffering Is The Greatest Opportunity

by Daniel on Oct 3, 2020

No one likes suffering. I hate it. And yet I know that in suffering I have learned love and compassion to a greater degree than in any other way.

It is so easy and automatic to pray selfish prayers. It is so easy to assume our agenda is God’s agenda.

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The Hardest Part of Saying What You Mean

by Daniel on Aug 18, 2020

I’ve started more than a hundred articles that never saw the light of day. Sound extreme? 

It is. And yet, it’s completely reasonable. As I’ve aged, I see the world differently. I see my role in this world much differently. And I can’t justify mouthing off at 43 like I did at 33. 

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God Has A Plan, And No Outcome Is Guaranteed

by Daniel on Aug 9, 2020

Do you believe that everything happens for a reason? Or that anything bad that has happened to you was supposed to happen to you? There are all kinds of beliefs and unofficial doctrines out there that I simply cannot endorse.

I came across this tweet from Shawn Bolz tonight, and it gave me pause…

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During the Pandemic, I’m Concerned About Our Love

by Daniel on Jul 7, 2020

I’ve remained silent on issues related to COVID-19 for a while now because I feel the need to be intellectually honest enough to admit when the jury’s still out – when conflicting scientific sources surface regularly.

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Should I Be Silent? Or Am I Just Afraid?

by Daniel on Jul 1, 2020

There are times when you need to speak up. There are times when you need to remain silent. I am not going to tell you which is which. But we each need to grow in discernment to recognize the times and the seasons of our lives.

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People Are Unfollowing You Because You’re Mean

by Daniel on Jun 17, 2020

I saw a post on Facebook today from a white woman who has been very vocally in favor of the All Black Lives Matter movement. And in of itself, that would be great. But in the process of being pro black American, she’s also just being mean, harsh, and critical of people who don’t respond the way she does.

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What if self-promotion is a great big mistake?

by Daniel on Jun 9, 2020

Has it ever occurred to you that maybe we shouldn’t be sharing our thoughts and feelings and experiences online?

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Don’t Neglect Small Contributions

by Daniel on May 27, 2020

This post is going to be short. It’s my small contribution for the day to people everywhere. I could have chosen to NOT write this post, because it’s really going to be too brief to matter. No one will share links to it claiming it’s a comprehensive guide or the most robust resource available.

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