Independence Day – 2015

anim-waving-usa-flagThis post contains some quotes, links to previous posts, and, our Bill of Rights, as this weekend, here in the United States of America, we celebrate our Independence.We so often sing the words, “God shed His grace on thee….” And He certainly has!

But for me, in these troubling days, I am inclined to pray for His mercy on our country. While many clearly see our country continuing to turn away from God, others are either too busy to notice, or, just don’t care.

This weekend I will

Results From My First Reader Survey

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Here’s What You Had To Say.

I launched my very first reader survey a few weeks ago.  It’s exciting going through the results. I think it’s a great way to get real, useful info on the people I want to serve best: you!

If you did participate, thanks for taking the time to do it. After spending time going over the results, here’s what I found out as well as

Unbroken

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A few weeks ago Kathy and I rented the movie Unbroken, the true story of Louis Zamperini based on the bestselling book by Laura Hillenbrand. It wasn’t easy to watch, but nevertheless very inspiring. You would think surviving 47 days floating in a raft in the Pacific Ocean would be more than anyone could endure. But he endured so much more for over two years as a POW.

A Big Surprise!

When we finished the movie, there was a big surprise – the bonus material on the DVD. Watching it we got to see and hear him, in his nineties. He died last July at the age 97.

One can only imagine after enduring what he endured how it would affect your life. After a time of tremendous hurt and struggle back home, Louis remembered something he told God drifting on his raft years before. He turned to God, accepted Christ, and his life changed dramatically.

Watching and listening to him speak, there is tremendous learning in many categories, but especially forgiveness. I better stop at this point, in case you haven’t seen the bonus material; I don’t want to be a spoiler. But I plan to purchase the DVD just because of that extra material.

Have you watched the movie? Have you seen the bonus material? What did you think?

Mike Verdicchio
2015

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You Might Also Enjoy:
The Forgiveness Decision (Podcast)
Forgive Even If They’re Not Sorry? (Video)
If He Could Forgive (Video)
Unbroken (The Movie)

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Father’s Day 2015

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Happy Father’s Day, Dads!

This year for Father’s Day, I recommend some past posts.

There are some great quotes in the post, Father’s Day.

You’ll find a really interesting and insightful podcast in the post, Who’s Your Daddy, and What Does He Do? (In the gospel of John there’s a pretty intense discussion about, “Who’s your daddy,” between Jesus Christ and the religious leaders!)

And there’s a couple of cool Andy Andrews videos from, Father’s Day 2012

Happ Father’s Day Weekend to all you Dad’s!

Mike Verdicchio
2015

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Father’s Day
Who’s Your Daddy? (Podcast)
Father’s Day 2012 (Video)

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Who Am I? – Video

Just A Short Time Left To Take My, 2015 Reader Survey.   Why?   Read This!

Here’s a song I really like (with lyrics) I found on You Tube.

It’s by the group, Casting Crowns, called, Who Am I?

What do you think of this song?

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Please Take My First Reader Survey

I want to make this blog better and more relevant to your needs and interests. I need to know more about you! To do that, I’m posting my 2015 Reader Survey. 

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Would you please take a few minutes to fill out the survey? By doing so, you will ultimately be helping yourself. Why? Because you will be helping me produce content even more interesting and relevant to you.

Your input is important to me. The survey is easy to fill out, and the results are completely anonymous. I can’t tell who said what. And you can finish in five minutes or less!
 
                         

Thanks in advance for your help.  In a few weeks I’ll post results from the survey.  

Mike Verdicchio
2015

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Are You Serving Others, Or Yourself?

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Do I really care about people? Do you really care about people? It was very clear to me.

Recently, in one week, I listened to four different vendors present their services to us in hopes our company would purchase. They included online accounting, business upgrade banking, company credit card tracking, and office essential services. As office manager,

Mom’s Day!

Today, I am wishing all mom’s a very Happy Mother’s Day!  May your special day be filled with joy!

For me, it’s been nearly 3 months.  This is the first time I am not able to wish my mom a Happy Mother’s Day.  She is resting in peace.

So,

Number 44

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Last Sunday, Kathy and I were on the Gulf Coast, in Pensacola Florida; it brought back a lot of memories. Recently married we moved near to Pensacola in late 1971. It was our first time back since moving away in 1973.

I was there to perform a wedding. Being in the area we lived as a newlyweds years ago brought up lots of