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Intentional Living

12 Nov

Are You Disconnected From History?

Social scientists tell us that one of the unique characteristics of Western culture in our generation is an increasing disconnection with our history and heritage. Those connections used to provide a sense of identity, a sense of participation in a type of cultural legacy that...

principles
20 Sep

Why I Read “Principles” by Ray Dalio

Here are a few of my observations as I am halfway through reading Dalio's book, Principles. Dreams + Reality + Determination = Success   Ray Dalio started his company, Bridgewater Associates, out of his 2-bedroom apartment. Over forty years later, Fortune Magazine says Bridgewater is the fifth most...

presents
29 Mar

Presents Wrapped-Up in Work and Trouble

Hebrews 10:35-36 Therefore, do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance [patience], so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.  Can you picture this? • Your Christmas gift is not opened. • Your cheque...

follow-through
26 Mar

Breakthrough Requires Follow-Through

Confidence to receive what God has in store involves simple follow-through. Live in God’s will. Expect the promise, with patience.   Hebrews 10:35-36 Therefore, do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance [patience], so that after you have done the...

09 Sep

Questions that are Unanswerable

Essentially, I was in shock with questions filling my mind! I was driving towards London University Hospital, and thoughts were racing through my mind, as I attempted to keep my composure. Is she going to pull through? What happens if Carrie dies? We have nine kids—what will...