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June 5, 2023

Are You Guilty?

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We are very quick to point out what other people are doing (or have done) wrong, but are your hands clean? Are you equally guilty?
Topics, Links, and Resources
0:00- Intro

4:24- Who is guilty?

7:20- The Golden Rule vs the Silver Rule

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10:00- The Holocaust & the Triangle of Victimization

Echoes & Reflections Holocaust Reflection
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Published on June 05, 2023 15:46

May 29, 2023

How our School Board prepared me for the Taliban

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Afghanistan isn’t the only place shady people are in control. Thoughts for the day: how the actions for our school board prepared me for the Taliban.
Timestamps, Links, & Resources
0:00- Intro
Spirit of the Rainforest by Mark Andrew Ritchie
4:00- Not everything people tell you is true

5:00- Always Verify Information

8:50- Manipulators Obscure Facts

13:10- Always Check the Actual Source

April 12, 2017 Humble ISD trustee Hea...

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Published on May 29, 2023 18:44

May 22, 2023

Standing Your Ground: When Life Seems Overwhelming

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When life seems overwhelming, sometimes all you can do is stand your ground. Some Sunday thoughts and an update on Kabul Hope.
Timestamps, Links & Resources
0:00- Intro

When it seems like your efforts fall on dry ground

4:27- Standing your ground against manipulation

7:06- Stand your ground and continue to do right & do the work

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13

13:28- Jesus isn't a sellout

Hebrews 11

16:00- Bob Rehak - an example of faithful serva...

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Published on May 22, 2023 14:13

May 16, 2023

How God Speaks: Recognizing His Voice

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When we are looking for direction and seeking answers from God, how does God speak and how do we recognize his voice? We've been talking about recognizing manipulation as well as recognizing manipulators. I share a few more common characteristics of manipulators.
Timestamps, Links, & Resources
0:00- Intro
2:05- Recognizing God's voice in the middle of the chaos
10:45- How God speaks
12:00- When God gives warning
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Published on May 16, 2023 14:27