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About collardg

A knight errant; defender of honor and promoter of integrity among men of good will and Christ's Kingdom dwellers.

Culture Changes

Posted on February 4, 2015 by collardg

Culture changes. As I watched the last 5 minutes of the Superbowl half time show last night, I realized (again), I’m out of touch. I didn’t have a clue who the performers were. It didn’t bother me that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned on the Journey – Part 2

Posted on January 3, 2015 by collardg

I can imagine you might be wondering how the plan to downsize is going? (Subject of my last post) Dianne and I have been working on it for a year and a half now.  I’ve drawn some conclusions, (but probably … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned on the Journey – part 1

Posted on August 1, 2013 by collardg

The Knight Errant is back…after an hiatus of wandering to and fro on the earth,  campaigning for justice, slaying dragons and rescuing fair damsels in distress. 🙂  Ah, it’s a rewarding life I lead. One of the benefits of getting … Continue reading →

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Balancing Life’s Circumstances

Posted on March 2, 2013 by collardg

In its day, “The Music Man” musical was a broadway hit, winning many awards. From that musical we received the song “Ya Got Trouble”. The song showcases “Professor” and con man Harold Hill, who convinces the citizens of this small … Continue reading →

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2 Perspectives on Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2012 by collardg

2 Perspectives on Christmas The result of living in 2 worlds as I do, often has me confused. When I’m in Europe I feel very much like a European, (whatever that is). When I return to the US, I sometimes … Continue reading →

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The Merits of Journaling

Posted on November 7, 2012 by collardg

I’ve learned over time, I need to pause, (regularly), reflect, and draw conclusions about the direction I’m going in life. My nature drives me to a kind of “helter-skelter” response to life and ministry. I could easily exist just reacting … Continue reading →

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Hearing but not always Listening

Posted on August 1, 2012 by collardg

Hearing but not always Listening I know from experience it’s possible to hear someone speak to you but not listen to what’s being said. Many times in my life I have been guilty of hearing but not listening. In casual … Continue reading →

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What Slogans Tell Us, (About Ourselves)

Posted on May 9, 2012 by collardg

  What Slogans Tell Us, (About Ourselves)     I love a good phrase. A well-constructed thought, carefully but succinctly stated, is a beautiful thing. I try to do it a lot, but seldom ever come up with one of … Continue reading →

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The Church Under (Re-)Construction

Posted on March 14, 2012 by collardg

I sense the Holy Spirit is doing a new thing in the world in his church. Not unlike the first century church in Acts where Luke demonstrates the acts of the Holy Spirit to stir his church to go to … Continue reading →

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Why Europe?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by collardg

Why Europe? (written for CBSI Europe newsletter)  The question often comes up, “Why is Europe a mission field?”  After all, they have many churches and beautiful cathedrals. Pondering the question causes me to entertain several thoughts. Mission strategists have for … Continue reading →

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