In baseball, well sports in general, most teams have a certain way they approach things. Some teams pay particular attention to hitting, others pitching, most talk about fundamentals and getting the little things or “basics” right. This is usually referred to as the – since I live in the Tampa area I will pay homage to my home team first – “Ray’s” way or the “Buccaneer” way but I have also heard it called the “Steelers” way among others.
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Billboards, Clouds and the Reality of Jesus
We 
all start off in basically the same way, as children watching other people live their lives.
We see all the things they do and make most of our life decisions based on what we see. We’re either motivated to do or not do what we’ve witnessed.
Like you, I saw things and made choices that have moved me through life to the point where I question everything, including my value as a person.
What To Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
When do you know it’s the right time to keep your mouth shut; when something is simply not your business?
When do you linger so close to what may be considered gossip that you find yourself looking for numbers of people you have not spoken to in months, perhaps years because you’re not sure what to do with what you know?
Shameless Plug for My BLOG
Dear Readers
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You guys are why I do what I do. You are why I write. Sure I write for “me” but, and I thik this is true of anyone that puts words to paper – or screen, I want those words to be read. I want my words to be helpful, honest and from time to time humorous – OK, I want that one more often than not. Do I want you love my words and agree with everything I write – well of course I do – but here’s the thing:
Never Be Disappointed Again
We’re Only Human
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Few things are as upsetting as expecting someone to do something and them not do it. To think that a person you know might behave in a particular way, perform a specific task, say a certain something and then not do it can leave you feeling as though your whole world is turned upside down; you’ve misjudged all mankind – and womankind for that matter.
Picking Your Direction with God
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In the Beginning
We often start our relationship with Christ in a flurry of excitement and unexplainable joy. We’re anxious to tell our friends and family about the change in our lives. We don’t go to the places we used to go; we don’t do and say many of the things that we’re accustomed to doing and saying. Our interests change along with our desires.
Faith, God and One Million Dollars
A Matter of Faith
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I am not sure if it is a cultural influence or not but I often find myself wondering how much faith I really have. Do I have enough? Does God look at me with haughty derision and think, “If only he really believed. He could do so much.” I mean, if I was really sold out, if I truly and honestly believe the things I think I believe, the things I write about, the things I learn and teach at church wouldn’t my life look different? Shouldn’t I be suffering the way Paul did? Peter? Jesus?
Christians, Cars and Jesus Fish
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I love bumper stickers… on other people’s cars.
I choose not to place them on any of my vehicles but I like to read them. I like when they’re funny, pithy or sarcastic. I like the cleaver way they us words or pictures to make their point. I like the ones that make me think. As an extension, in most cases, of our personalities – allowing of course for the fact that 100s of others usually have the same sticker – I think they offer the car owner a lot in the way of personal expression.
Your Life is Not as Bad as You Think
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Recently I have been struggling with many things. One is the fact that I am not more open about my faith. I am bothered that I do not share it as readily or as often as I should. I question my usefulness to my family, my church, my job and my Lord. I lament the fact that I have not climbed a mountain, been elected president, written a top 10 song or had my face on the cover a magazine.
We Are Too Comfortable?
“Wisdom of a Fool” is a blog I frequently read. TC does a great job of making things easy to understand, giving great detail and, often, giving me a much needed “KItP – Kick In the Pants.” This post is no different. In it she requests prayer for two Christ followers that live a way we simply do not understand here in the US – they live in fear for their lives for no other reason than they are Christ followers.
Mick Holt 