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Sin Like Germs
Sin can be like germs. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it isn't there. It only takes a little bit to make a surface unusable or a food inedible. It only takes a little to make you and those around you sick. If you don't clean properly with something that...
Time for a Change and Some Balance Adjustment
I talked about possibly changing the blog post schedule in Season of Change. That time has come. I have had to admit to myself that I cannot (currently anyway) keep up with two posts a week anymore. I'm sad about it (and I cried just a little bit), but it's time I...
In Case You Need to Hear It
In case you need to hear (or read) some things, here they are: Sometimes taking a short break will save you more time than pushing through. Instead of just sitting there and trying to power through a problem, you might just need a few minutes away so you can come back...
All Humans Are Children
The more I work with children, the more I wonder what God must feel like with humanity in general. I know a lot of things that children don't, so there are a lot of things I can tell them with authority on a given subject or behavior. I know what's best more than they...
Discovered Notes
I found some notes that I haven't seen in a while, so once again I thought I'd share. It is always good to have a network behind you. Have an accountability partner that is a peer so you can give each other ideas. Have a teacher that is better than you. Give yourself...
Practice, Practice, Practice!
Lately I've noticed marked musical improvement with one of my students and with a musician friend of mine at church. It's because they've been practicing consistently. I've known for years that consistent practice makes you good at things, I just love it every time I...