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  • Spiritual Disciplines: Prayer Part I

    The content discusses the significance of prayer over reading the Bible, emphasizing that prayer is essential for spiritual guidance. It highlights Jesus’ example of praying extensively to fulfill God’s will… Read more

  • Spiritual Disciplines Introduction

    The author reflects on their journey from an undisciplined youth to a disciplined military career, ultimately becoming a Lieutenant Colonel. Highlighting the contrast between military and spiritual disciplines, the author… Read more

  • Meditation and Introspection Part II

    The content emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in aiding individuals with their difficulties in prayer and meditation, particularly when distractions arise. Reflecting on personal experiences, it highlights the… Read more

  • Meditation and Introspection Part I

    The passage emphasizes the importance of meditation in modern Christian practice, contrasting it with the busy distractions of contemporary life. It highlights how both Jesus and Isaac sought solitude for… Read more

  • Contentment

    The content discusses the paradox of widespread discontent in America despite significant achievements such as low unemployment and economic growth. It emphasizes the spiritual implications of ingratitude, warning that a… Read more

  • Commitment, Episode 4 Commitment to the Body

    The content emphasizes the importance of community within the body of Christ, illustrating how believers support one another in faith. The author shares personal experiences from their military service, relating… Read more

  • Commitment Episode 3, Committed to Marriage

    The author shares insights from his forty-year marriage, emphasizing that true commitment is essential for a lasting relationship. Despite challenges, including military deployments and personal struggles, love and dedication have… Read more

  • Commitment Episode 2: Committed to the Lord

    The post reflects on the importance of commitment, drawing parallels between personal experiences in the Army and Peter’s denial of Jesus. It emphasizes that despite our weaknesses, God provides support… Read more

  • Commitment: Episode 1

    The content recounts a personal experience from Army Basic Training in 1981, emphasizing the importance of commitment amidst challenging circumstances. A drill revealed the need for total dedication to service,… Read more

  • Discipleship Episode 6, Transformative Gospel

    The text contrasts military life, driven by checklists and control, with the Christian journey, where transformation relies solely on God’s grace. It emphasizes the importance of submission to God rather… Read more

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Hey there. If you’ve perused my “About” page, which I highly recommend, you already know about me. I try to write about issues common to men and their walk. I also try to write in a comfortable conversational style. Hopefully some of my musings and ramblings will help you and be entertaining as well. Please leave comments and suggestions as rewriting makes good writing.

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