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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

2011 brings a long awaited fresh start. I’m cautiously optimistic that the year will be better than 2010. Don’t misunderstand, I did have lots of great moments last year — Maui, Israel, Plaza Suite,...

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Training Season

Training Season

The training has begun. I am committed. I’m going to do it. It’s overwhelming, but I think it’s possible. At least, I hope it is possible. I keep reminding myself of what the “Little...

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Christmas Gifts

Christmas Gifts

Our Christmas celebration spanned three days this year, but when you’re celebrating the birth of Jesus, I see no reason to limit it to just one day. We began our holiday with a Christmas...

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And They Followed a Star

And They Followed a Star

I’m writing this post late on Christmas Eve. Tomorrow, I will join with millions of other Christians in celebrating the birth of Jesus, but this Christmas is special. It means even more to me...

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The Lunar Eclipse Experiment

The Lunar Eclipse Experiment

I hadn’t planned to watch last night’s lunar eclipse, but as it drew near, I felt compelled to go outside and witness it. After all, I was still awake, and there wouldn’t be another...

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Drink More to Lose More

Drink More to Lose More

On Thursday, people across the US will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday by gorging themselves with food. It’s a tradition that I’ve never fully understood. I get the point of pausing to be thankful for...

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Collaboration Summit 2010

Collaboration Summit 2010

Have you been wondering where I’ve been since I returned from Israel? If so, this is the blog for you. The day after returning from our trip, I caught a nasty cold which wouldn’t...

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The Long Road Home

The Long Road Home

Sunday started early…no, seriously, it was REALLY early. We left the hotel at 1 am for our trip back to the airport. Our plane from Tel Aviv to Frankfurt departed at 5:30 am, and...

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Israel: The Final Day

Israel: The Final Day

On our last day in Israel, we explored the Old City of Jerusalem and walked down the famous Via Dolorosa (the path that Jesus walked as He was led out of the city to...

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