Monthly Archives: October 2016

Do It Anyway

Posted on October 28, 2016 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good … Continue reading →

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You Want It Darker

Posted on October 21, 2016 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

“You Want It Darker“ If you are the dealer, I’m out of the game If you are the healer, it means I’m broken and lame If thine is the glory then mine must be the shame You want it darker … Continue reading →

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“A Reflection of Aching Joy”

Posted on October 14, 2016 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

Here’s an original poem and video by Jason Hague made with his buddy Robert: “[Robert’s] an extremely talented photographer and composer, and he just got a drone, which we put to good use on the magnificent Seal Rock beach in Oregon. I … Continue reading →

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The Power of Story

Posted on October 7, 2016 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

“Good stories,” Dan Allender says, “tell about the intersection of desire and tragedy. A story begins when our desires collide head-on with reality.” There is no better verb than collide when it comes to the story of my father: his … Continue reading →

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