I changed my mind today on something. I recently agreed to start teaching a new class for a small group at my church beginning July 1. I met with one of our pastors, talked about how to proceed, and agreed on a fairly short-term plan for getting ready and announcing the decision to others. I …
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Leap Year Lesson #157: There Is No Speed Limit On Change
I have a dog that is a Border Collie and Labrador mix. The official name of the breed is Borador. At two years old and 45 pounds, Callie is extremely quick and agile. She loves running at full speed to catch the Frisbee when I throw it as far as I can. She can stop …
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Leap Year Lesson #154: Not All Technological Innovation Is Good
Friday night I took my father to buy a new computer. His old one bit the dust a little over a month ago and it was time to start fresh. We went to an electronics store in Lexington, KY and selected one that was a good fit. Then we went to pay for it. That's …
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Leap Year Lesson #143: Some Things Become Part Of You Over Time
Today is the first day in over 33 years I went without wearing my wedding ring. No, nothing is wrong between Linda and me. Something wacko happened to the ring finger on my left hand Sunday night that made it hurt considerably all day Monday and swell to the point where I could not get …
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Leap Year Lesson #138: Letting Go Is Hard
When was the last time you gave up something you really loved - either some material possession or some activity or perhaps even a relationship - in order to benefit others? Do you have to dig very far back in your memory bank to think of something? Without going into details, I'll share with you …