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Entries for April, 2008

Living in Phoenix, Arizona: The Picture that created a Hundred Questions

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Geeeez. I post one picture that illustrated in my mind what I think it has been like living in Phoenix, Arizona this past year and it receives one of the biggest responses to date. Here’s some of your thoughts […]

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More Mystery Lights in Phoenix!

It has been reported around the world, the Phoenix North Valley was the scene of unexplainable night lights — again. Many thought it could be a return of the aliens thought to love visiting here. (It is a great place to vacation. Many think Phoenix is out of this world!)
As usual, authorities from NORAD (located […]

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Life in Phoenix, Arizona: Picture Perfect

Phil! What is it REALLY like to live in Phoenix, Arizona?
This is the question I am always asked, seriously. I was talking with a friend yesterday that I have known for twenty-five years. He still lives in elevation superior Colorado. He asked me how I was liking Phoenix.
Everyone is always envious of the beautiful […]

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Colorado Snow and Altitude: Colorado Rocks

Moving from Ohio in 1969 to Colorado Springs, I have never in my life ever gone a season/year without seeing snow — until now. Having just celebrated my first full year in Phoenix, Arizona, I have for the first time in my life gone the longest time without seeing or enjoying the great feeling of […]

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Lakewood Church: Music for Worship

The worship music at Lakewood Church is hard to explain. Here are two of my favorites by Cindy Cruse Ratcliff and Israel Houghton, Your Love and Everywhere That I go. You just have to hear it. I really haven’t been able to really explain this but know that up until a couple of years ago, […]

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Let’s Ramble

So Phil, what are those things in your life of late that have prompted you to focus on “matters of the heart.” And don’t just ramble about turning 50 soon - we all know that, and I want to read something deeper.
My friend Steve, who just finished his bike ride across America (my final report […]

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Teenage Millionaire: Brains + Ambition + Work

I read about Ashley Qualls over a year ago. Her story is amazing. At 14 years old she borrowed $8 from her Mom to purchase a website and over the last three years has turned it into a business that brings in over a million dollars a year. Really.
Her website is whateverlife.com, and it […]

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