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What is a “mature” Christian?

Paul — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:56:39 +0000

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or outside of the U.S.) since the turn of the century, you probably know the United States has become a “post-Christian” society. A couple of generations ago, most Americans were Christian. A generation ago, fewer Americans were Christian but nearly everyone was still familiar with the Bible and [...]

Please welcome me to 2001

Paul — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:41:21 +0000

Tuesday evening, the day after my birthday, I took the gift cards I received from my parents and brother, Kurt, down to Best Buy and bought my first iPod - the new iPod nano with the video screen. So, yes, you can now welcome me to 2001. I had never got an iPod before because I never have [...]

Springs of Hope

Paul — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:29:14 +0000

Molly and Joseph Bail sell all they own and move to Kenya to start Springs of Hope children's home for AIDS orphaned kids.

Photography - My Newest Hobby

Paul — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:07:22 +0000

I love the outdoors and I love to learn, plus OurChurch.Com is doing a Photo Month focus right now, so I’ve decided to take up photography. I was already considering the Canon Rebel XT and a 75-300 mm telephoto lens, and then Circuit City decided to offer a $150 discount if you buy the two [...]

The Key to a Great Day Is in the First Half Hour

Paul — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:59 +0000

You’ve probably been heard many times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What you eat first thing in the morning helps to determine whether you’ll have the strength and energy and focus you need for morning and thus sets the tone for the day. The same is true for your mind. What [...]

StrengthsFinder – What are your strengths?

Paul — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:03:35 +0000

As I mentioned yesterday, I recently read StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath and did the online strengths assessment. After completing the online assessment a Strengths Discovery and Action-Planning Guide was emailed to me listing my top 5 strengths. It said my top 5 strengths are: Analytical Relator Learner Responsibility Focus I think that’s accurate for the most part, but I’m a [...]

Strenghts Finder 2.0 - Book Review

Paul — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:12:54 +0000

Strengths Finder 2.0 book review. A great book for discovering your strengths, leveraging your strenghts, and understanding the strenghts of others.

Money buys happiness — if you spend on someone else

Paul — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:55:31 +0000

We’ve all heard the saying “it’s better to give than to receive.” Well, a research team at the University of British Columbia and Harvard Business School found that to be true. The study found that people who spent money on others were happier than those who spent money on themselves. Money buys happiness — if you spend on [...]

Celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary

Paul — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:56:03 +0000

Today is Jennifer’s and my 10th wedding anniversary. In some ways it’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years. In other ways, some things seem so long ago. Jennifer is an avid scrap booker and enjoys reliving memories. So, starting 2 weeks ago we’ve been looking back - each day on a different year - [...]

Who was Saint Patrick?

Paul — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:35:45 +0000

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! For most people St. Patrick’s Day if celebrated at all is simply the next holiday to decorate for after Valentine’s Day, or an excuse to break out the green clothing and drink some green beer. All in good fun I suppose. I’ve had a few green beers myself over the years. Since I went to [...]