Practically James – Practically Waiting
We’ve probably all experienced the mind-numbing boredom of waiting in line. Standing or sitting until our turn comes around, until our name is called, or it’s our turn to ride…
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Practically James – Practical Humility
What defines who is rich and who is poor? How much money does it take? It really comes down to a matter of perspective. In the USA I’m in the…
Practically James – Practically Impartial
Our minds are constructed to discriminate; to filter out unnecessary information received by our senses. If you doubt this sit quietly for a moment or two and listen. What noises…
Practically James – Practically Speaking
Ever say something and immediately wish you could retract it? I can think of several times. In fact, the longer I think about it the more examples come to mind…
Practically James – Wisdom
“It’s just common sense!” How many times have you said or heard that phrase? The idea behind it is that there is a well-known set of knowledge and wisdom we…
Dale’s Rules for Life – Number Two
I have these rules of life, 27 at last count. They aren’t in any particular order or priority and I don’t call them by their number in some kind of…
Practically James: Get It Done
One day four men built a backyard deck. Two men came from the lofty halls of mechanical engineering, two were mechanics of different stripes. As it turned out the deck…
ABCs of Faith – Zealous Faith
We don’t use the word zeal or zealous much anymore. Zeal is instead replaced with passion, enthusiasm, or determination. The word may be relegated to the dustbin but the drive,…
ABCs of Faith – Yes Faith
People swear by the strangest things. There is the pinky swear. Or “I swear on my mother’s grave” – regardless of whether she’s in it or not. “Scout’s honor,” can…
ABCs of Faith – Xtreme Faith
The pinnacle of extreme sports is the annual X-Games. The X-Games are somewhat styled after the Olympics but have an edgier and more dangerous feel. These are extreme sports that…
ABCs of Faith – Walk of Faith
From Dale – Please welcome today’s guest author Ellen Benefield to the pages of Lambchow for our next ABC of Faith. Lydia’s bright smile, beautiful tan, and dark curling…
ABCs of Faith – Victorious Faith
Some of you may remember ABC’s Wide World of Sports. A Saturday afternoon TV staple hosted by Jim McKay that ran from 1961 until 1998. The show was a compilation…