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Thought for the Day – Luke 13:33 on Determination

I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day.”- Luke 13:33 (NIV)

The Pharisees and Jesus were almost like oil and water. You don’t have to read the Gospels for long to pick up on the tension between the Son of God and those belonging to the […]

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Year of Living Courageously: Pastor’s Edition – May 13

If you're a pastor in the Twin Cities area, you won't want to miss out on a very unique opportunity for some serious goal setting. On Thursday, May 13th, I will be conducting, for the first time, a pastors-only version of the highly-regarded Year of Living Courageously workshop.
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Thought for the Day – Aristotle on Self-Discipline

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.”- Aristotle

Earlier this week, Cameron Douglas, 31 year-old son of Academy Award winning actor Michael Douglas, was sentenced to a 5-year prison term on charges of dealing large […]

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Thought for the Day – Winston Churchill on Perseverance

Mountaintops inspire leaders but valleys mature them.”= Winston Churchill

I grew up at the foothills of inspiration. Right outside my front-door loomed Colorado’s majestic Pikes Peak. One of the first things I noticed when I moved to Minnesota was that there were no mountains — lots of gorgeous lakes, […]

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Thought for the Day – H. D. Thoreau on Pursuit

Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.”- Henry David Thoreau

I remember long ago riding my bike as a young teen to a local strip mall to hang out with a friend. Back then there were no rules about not riding on the mall sidewalks […]

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