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Reaching the Next Plateau: Striking Complacency

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Good Son-Day!!! 24 Inches of Snowfall so far this season; last season total was 29 inches You will always find the Good News here. You Don't Know Jack Reaching the Next Plateau: Striking Complacency Life has a way of surprising us with quirky moments. Recently, due to some unusual customer behavior I observed, my wife decided I am officially banned from shopping at Cub Foods. Yes, banished from my favorite grocery store! So now, my adventures will continue at Hy-Vee, where I’m sure plenty of customer shenanigans await. But beyond grocery store drama, the new year has me thinking about something deeper: spiritual maturity. As I began preparing for my resolutions, I reflected on what Scripture calls “perfection.” In the Bible, perfection isn’t about being flawless; it’s about growth as a follower of Christ and as a human being. Jesus expects growth and productivity from His followers. In Mark 11:12-14 , we see this illustrated: 12 The next morning as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus...
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Charting the New Year with the Perfect Resolution: Answering God's Call in Everyday Moments

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Happy Son-Day!!! Isaiah 43:19 "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." A perfect passage for starting the year  with faith that God is creating new opportunities. You will always find Good News here. For This Prestigious Occasion  Charting the New Year  with the Perfect Resolution:  Answering God's Call in Everyday Moments After church this morning, I stopped by Cub Foods to grab a few things. As I walked toward my car in the parking lot, I noticed a minivan backing out of its space. The driver misjudged the distance and  crunch! He hit the front bumper of a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The sound made me wince. Then, to my shock, the motorist began pulling away as if nothing happened, a hit-and-run in progress. I yelled, "Hey, you hit that car!" He kept moving. I yelled again, louder, loud enough for the whole parking lot to hear. Bystanders started looking over. The mot...
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The Advent-age Is Yours: Embracing the Joy of Christmas

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Good Son-day!!! Luke 2:10-11 "But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.’"  You will always find "Good News" Here. Jo His Wife! The Advent-age is Yours! Rediscovering Hope, Peace, and Love in Every Moment As we step into this beautiful season, my hope is that your Christmas this year will be the best you’ve ever experienced. Picture this: Music filling the air —Christmas songs playing all day through your Google Nest or Amazon Echo. Voices lifted in harmony —singing carols at a Christmas Eve service. (Fun fact: Christmas in Latin means Christ Mass , or Christ Church Service.) The aroma of the season —clove, pine, and nutmeg scented candles wafting through your home. A feast to remember —prime rib, crab legs, ham, Cornish hen, collard greens, mac & cheese (wet or dry), a red gelatin treat, strawberry-top...
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A Cup of Cheer

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Good Son-Day!!! Embracing the Sub-zero Weather You will always find the "Good News" here. Sub-Zero Grit! A Cup of Cheer Over the past few weeks, my messages have focused on rising above bad behavior, choosing grace over grudge, peace over conflict, and love over judgment. As we enter the 12 Days of Christmas, our focus shifts to something even more powerful: becoming a compelling witness for Christ. This week, I invite you to embrace the idea of being charismatic, not just in personality, but in spirit. A charismatic witness is someone whose genuine charm and personal magnetism naturally draws others toward Christ. It’s about living in such a way that your presence: Inspires others to seek God Encourages positive change in behavior Brightens someone’s day with kindness and love In the spirit of Christmas, remember this: an act of kindness isn’t just a good deed, it’s a daily expectation. Every day presents an opportunity to reflect God’s love through our actions, words, and a...
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Protection From Being Unhinged

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  Good Son-Day!!! ❄❅❆❄❄  Celebrating 10 inches of Snow this week ❅❅❆❆ You will always find the Good News here Krispy Krazy Protection From Being Unhinged Imagine this: you’re standing at the end of the checkout line at the Maple Grove Cub Foods, waiting for Jo, who had gone back for a new carton of eggs. While you’re minding your own business, you see an older man with a cart accidentally ram into a woman—square in the backside—just a few feet from where you’re standing. The thud was undeniable. In my head I thought, “Oooo… that had to smart.” But the man? He just kept rolling—no pause, no “sorry,” no acknowledgment whatsoever. Well. That was all it took. The woman tore into him, using language that will definitely not be repeated on this blog. She lit him up for a good five minutes, creating what can only be described as a full-blown checkout-lane spectacle. And here’s the thing: I had empathy for her. Two little words—I’m sorry—would have cooled her from a rolling boil at 21...
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Dealing with the Troublemaker at work . . . Victoriously!

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Good Son-Day!!! ❄❅❆❄❄  Celebrating first snowfall ❅❅❆❆ You will always find the Good News here Why I Love the Midwest Explained in 120 Seconds Dealing with the Troublemaker . . . Victoriously! I will say with flawless confidence we all have encountered that annoying person at work who... is Nosy Noisy Spreads rumors Is a slacker Promotes unrest Lies, cheats, and maybe even steals your lunch! Here is my silent scream...Aughhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! My son has been a supervisor for roughly a year now. Since we occasionally ride together in our daily commute, I always ask him to give me a story about his day. What he tells me is comedy gold; you could base a sit-com on the shenanigans that happen in his office! The real lesson comes when he shares what he "really" wanted to say versus what he "actually" said. Then, we dive into how to deal with that kind of destructive behavior. During these drives, I share my own experiences, always laced with timeless biblical principles. This...
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Invoking the Name of the Lord Correctly - Love Intended

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Good Son-Day! Still Harvesting Leaves You’ll always find the Good News here! The Bodega and Tina Invoking the Name of the Lord Correctly — Love Intended A few weeks ago, my friends and I were enjoying another round of T-Wolves basketball. One buddy and his daughter stepped away to grab refreshments. While they were gone, a couple walked by and asked about the empty seats. We told them, “Sorry, those seats are taken by our buddies who are season ticket holders.” They left for a moment, then returned—this time demanding that  we  provide proof that we had the right to sit there. Their tone suggested they expected special treatment, advantages, or immunity from basic decency. Things started to escalate. I said calmly, “Ma’am, we’ve been season ticket holders in these seats for three years. Let’s go find an usher to help you.” They continued being loud, accusatory, and confrontational. I stood up to go find an usher, but one arrived just as I got to my feet. “Folks, he will help y...
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