Author: ourCOG

life after the sermon. (if there is such a thing)

I recently watched the excellent documentary Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop.  It’s about the 6 months after the former host of the Tonight Show parted ways with NBC and was prohibited from appearing on television, during which he went on a 44-city comedy tour.  O’Brien is a likable figure through the piece, but driven (hence the [...] »

Living on Sabbath Time: Day 20/31

“It is amazing how many things busy people are doing that never will be missed.” _Peter F. Drucker, The Essential Drucker   On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, leader of the children of Ephraim, presented an offering. (Numbers 7:48) Numbers chapter seven is one of the toughest chapters in the bible to read.  It [...] »

Regional Youth Rally in Bankya

Regional Youth Rally in Bankya

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productive obsessions

productive obsessions

I think it is very important for us all to recognize our weaknesses. If we can realize the area(s) where we are less than competent and work on utilizing those weaknesses for the good, we will all benefit. For most of my adult life, I have been aware of my tendency to obsess. There has [...] »