Holiday
One of the things I don't think this world does very well is consistently honor those who think differently than we do. Even though technically after the season, the Intramuralist wishes not to miss the messages of peace on Earth and "goodwill to men" that are
Holiday
So there are certain things the Intramuralist will always advocate for… … respect… … humility… … growth… … intentionality… … each near the top of the list. A year ago, we introduced the new year concept of picking a word — a single word. As blogged by the self-described “regular guy,” Mike Ashcraft, on his
Holiday
Still desiring to intentionally focus on what’s most important and the joys of the season, I’ve repeatedly had one song running in my head (… and thank God it was neither about Grandma getting run over or whatever marshmallows have to do with Christmas). I can’t shake the
Holiday
[Borrowed once more — and slightly edited — from a blog by Justin Taylor, Crossway Sr. VP & publisher, in a historical account giving each of us hope amidst our pain — putting life into perspective… still relevant when Christmas is done for the year… as first posted in 2016...] In March of
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We tend to go, go, go… And when we go, go, go, we may miss it when we step on someone else’s toes. We may care not if we hurt or unfriend another. We may not make the time that it takes to wholeheartedly listen to another, especially to
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How do we keep what’s most important, most important? It’s a question often asked in our household as we approach the holiday season... How do we keep what’s most important, most important? Perhaps we should first define what actually is most important? Peace… joy… goodwill to all…
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Some words are used so often their meaning is diminished — words like “unimaginable,” “war,” or “amazing.” Each is used with such a frequency, that it seems to water down what the word was originally intended to describe. A “hero” is one of those words to me. A hero is a
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So follow me here. I witnessed the most wonderful thing. This past week I saw a social media discussion (if such actually qualifies as discussion) play out something like this: Person #1 shared a sincere concern. His words were non-inflammatory, affirming of the audience, but expressive of a strong
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I love the below early judicial system. I love it because it makes sense. (Note: it’s typically good when life makes sense.) Moses was struggling with all that was on his plate. He had boldly stood up to rulers of the day, sharing their awaited fate should they refuse
Daily Life
This Christmas season, let us slow down somewhat. Let us pause long enough to reflect, grasp the meaning, and ask even the tough questions. But let’s not wait until the 24th or 25th or even for any annual new year resolve. Let’s pause now. Let’s ask the
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I’ve struggled with how to write this. In fact, the writer quoted below said she's been “more hesitant to speak about this than I’ve been of getting on the wrong side of the mafia, al-Qaeda, or the Kremlin.” Respectful advocates and conversationalists desire to provoke
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Three professionals viciously hit others in their weekend work. Were they intentional? At least some were. Each initially suspended NFL player heard from NFL VP of Football Operations Jon Runyan... To New England’s Rob Gronkowski, who launched his body on top of a down man, forcibly hitting him in