Ever been a victim? robbery; assault; falsely accused; bullied; family “conspiracy;” an unfair boss; or who knows what? Remaining as a real or perceived victim is not good for physical, mental or spiritual health. There is always a way out. We are never too old to get a fresh perspective on a subject. Read more
Peter Kline ran and pushed special needs athletes for 24 hours. He ran 73.8 miles on the UW track and finished at Century Link in the RocknRoll Marathon-100 miles. The special needs participants (Captains) ranged in age from 11 to 32. I have come to appreciate the camaraderie of the marathon community of Read more
Father’s Day evokes a lot of memories about my dad, Babe. He had a 6th grade education, wisdom beyond his learning and played AAA baseball. He worked 42 years with Shell Oil and was married 65 years to my mom, Pauline. His legacy for me: being positive no matter the Read more
As a guy from another era or two, I don’t understand all the social media shorthand abbreviations. BTW, for you millennials, shorthand was used by secretaries (now admin assistants) taking dictation from their managers (you know, face to face) so they could type letters on an IBM Selectric. You figure Read more
This has been a great week. On Thursday Jeanne and I were instrumental in teaching our 4 year old granddaughter to ride a bike (famously outlined in our Facebook page (paulNjeanne). Grandma said she was brave which is “doing something when you are a little scared.” Evie said, “Grandma, I was REALLY scared.” And grandma Read more
Key Verse John 10:10: So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, Read more
“We have nothing to fear but fear itself”-Franklin Roosevelt. Pehaps you are facing a fear in your life right now? Is your fear situational (short term – a decision or confrontation); or has it been a lingering, long term issue (of failure, of success, of heights, of making major decision or financial security)? Read more
This post is one of the most important in our 35th anniversary series of key verses (#5) that lead to transformation and spiritual maturity. Jeanne (my wife) has developed a mentoring principle that has been a big help to men and women dealing with difficult, immediate, and short term personal or relationship Read more
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 Ever try to shave with a dull razor? Ever feel like life is a dull razor? A big challenge for men who are followers of Jesus is to keep the flame of faith alive, sharp and vibrant. I Read more
In celebration of our 35th anniversary at Living Perspectives, I am writing 35 blogs touching 35 biblical verses that have been instrumental in healing & transformation in the lives of many. Have you ever said something and wish you could take it back? How about a decision you wish you Read more