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Two summers ago I was alone in Chicago for several days in later July. Originally, my wife and I were to have spent some time together out in the Windy City. That didn't go according to plan. She determined that she wanted a Divorce and that was that. I didn't agree with it but I also didn't beg for a second chance. Divorce is the nuclear option and I refused to negotiate with it. She had her reasons and it wasn't reckless on her part really.  I still went to Chicago for the family reunion but spent those days following alone and in a daze. I am not here to diss' her. Suffice to say, I believe I did the best I could and my best was not good enough. I am not sure, even in retrospect, what I could have changed. I did  many unwise things but it wasn't an intentional embrace of the ways of sin. Just stupid stuff.    Sometimes things just suck and sin certainly plays a leading role in all human conflict. My conscience is in the main clear while still acknowle

Romans 12:3 Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don't think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. I have been catching up with my buddies now that I am off of work for a bit. Typically, during the school year, I keep to a tight schedule. During the week I work, work-out, eat, and sleep. I don't hang out a lot Monday through Thursday at night. I like to come home, close the door, and tell the world that I will see it tomorrow. I love the sound of the lock of my front door turning. Maybe like the dog whose ears perk-up when he hears the dog food in the can opener. Or me when I am opening my beer fridge.     My work is taxing and I need to recharge. I have too many consequences of pushing myself non-stop and have learned the value of resting and regrouping. I have become adept at No. No guilt, no compulsion, no thanks. If I ca