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It’s all about the handoff – BE INTENTIONAL!

Posted on July 21, 2014 by admin

As I enter this particular time in my life, I am acutely aware of the many changes going on around me.  Within our broken world, sin is working overtime to tear down most of the values we/(I) have taken for granted … Continue reading →

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Life after 55 – A New Beginning (Part 1)

Posted on April 7, 2014 by admin

Early last fall began a huge transition for our family that has resulted in some wonderful changes in our lives.  Kim and I began having the conversation about living more frugal by downsizing and tried to envision what that might look like.  We briefly considered … Continue reading →

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If God spoke to Darwin – Job 38

Posted on June 12, 2012 by admin

In a recent sermon we were examining the creation as described in Genesis chapter 1 and 2.  We then turned to a passage in Job chapter 38 where God is speaking to Job…starting in the second part of verse 3… I will question … Continue reading →

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What a difference a decade makes

Posted on June 1, 2012 by admin

I recently returned from a business trip to Lima, Peru.  I had not been there since the  late 1990′s and what an amazing transformation.  The city is still about 8 million people, traffic is crazy as ever although the vehicles … Continue reading →

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A Recovering Pharisee

Posted on June 1, 2012 by admin

Years ago I had a friend here in Jacksonville, that felt the call to enter the ministry in his late 40′s.  He commuted back and forth  to Orlando 3-4 times per week to attend Reformed Theological Seminary.  When I would ask … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day is now May 5th

Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin

Kim and I have been married 31 years this past December. Although our fathers were born and raised 1,500 miles apart, they had many things in common. They both had the same first initials; R.D. Kaye and R.D. Clark.  They … Continue reading →

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The Third Commandment – there’s alot to consider

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

Recently while studying a Michael Horton book, “The Law of Perfect Freedom”, I was reflecting on the many times that I have read / heard that verse in Exodus 20:7 – You shall not take the name of the LORD your God … Continue reading →

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NOT The Way It’s Supposed to Be

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

Certainly you must feel this way when you look around at the broken world we live in, I know I do.  Just read the newspaper, watch the latest newscast and just when you you think it can’t get any more … Continue reading →

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New Hobby – Repurposing materials…home accent pieces / industrial tables / art

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

About a year ago I wandered into a situation helping someone clear out a warehouse that had a kid’s play zone.   The business had failed and the bank was foreclosing on the assets, but needed them removed from the building.   … Continue reading →

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Review Your Current Business Model

Posted on March 5, 2012 by admin

Most businesses today are facing external pressures like never before. The slow economy, rising fuel prices, competitive forces in the local market, global forces through the internet, it all is leading to one thing…lower gross margins on whatever it is … Continue reading →

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