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This morning during my quiet time I was reading in the book of Acts about the life and trials of Paul, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus. As I read through the plight of his rebellious earlier days I was overwhelmed with a sense of peace knowing the end of the story, and how he was eventually transformed through the power and grace of Christ on Damascus road. It really got me thinking about the amazing power of restoration and the fact that it’s never too much and it’s never too late; regardless of the severity and/or longevity of our past indiscretions.   I have been very encouraged over the last several weeks and seem to have regained some spiritual “ mojo ” that has been missing in my life for the better part of seven or eight months.   I have recently dusted off the new book that I wrote a while back ( Restoration by Waters Edge ) and have sent it to an editor to restart the process of getting it published. You see, I was feeling unworthy of publishing a Christian poetry b...

Last evening I attended a business dinner with some colleagues and customers in Amelia Island, FL.   It was an enjoyable dinner, the food was great and I truly love meeting and connecting with people I’ve not met before.   Deep inside I am a very social person, but also have a tendency to isolate; and I’m constantly rewarded when I step out and attend one of these events.   Something very interesting happened to me as I was listening to the multiple conversations that were going around the dinner table.   I noticed that everyone in attendance was either married or coupled up with another person.   There was even one customer who brought along his wife, which I have always thought was a good idea when the invitation allows for it.   There was only one exception to the folks that were coupled up, and that was me.   On my drive home I was contemplating this notion very deeply, and started running many scenarios through my mind that will most likely end ...