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Seasons of Life and Lessons in Staying and Letting Go

Richard Dahlstrom

Dec 15, 20184 min read

Seasons of Life and Lessons in Staying and Letting Go

left to right: Martin, Director of Tauernhof, Richard, Charlie, board member of Tauernhof. “Stay a little longer” my friend Martin...

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Richard Dahlstrom

Oct 18, 20184 min read

Time heals nothing

The show has an adopted child in the family – I’m an adopted child in my family. The sister among the siblings struggles with weight –...

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“…the time we’ve been given” – The Why and How of a Personal Mission Statement

Richard Dahlstrom

Sep 29, 20184 min read

“…the time we’ve been given” – The Why and How of a Personal Mission Statement

1. Coffee. Always first: Coffee 2. Bible reading while drinking the first cup. 3. Meditation (from the Bible reading) 4. Writing in the...

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Facebook, Nazis, and Fake News – History shows our ongoing need for Discernment

Richard Dahlstrom

Apr 14, 20184 min read

Facebook, Nazis, and Fake News – History shows our ongoing need for Discernment

Born in Germany and educated both there and at Oxford, Delmer was uniquely qualified to have a foot in both German and British culture, a...

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The Disco Ball of Success, and What to do when You’re Blinded by it

Richard Dahlstrom

Dec 2, 201712 min read

The Disco Ball of Success, and What to do when You’re Blinded by it

Here’s a free chapter for all those folks you know in your lives who have walked the road of success for a bit of distance and are both...

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Let the Journey Begin – An invitation to travel to the Alps with me

Richard Dahlstrom

Nov 4, 20172 min read

Let the Journey Begin – An invitation to travel to the Alps with me

“Life is either a daring adventure or it is nothing at all” is how Helen Keller put it. She’s was onto something, surely. When Dave...

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Richard Dahlstrom

Sep 4, 20173 min read

38 thoughts on Marriage after 38 years.

My wife and I celebrated 38 years of married life yesterday. Here are 38 thoughts on what’s contributed to our marriage not just...

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Richard Dahlstrom

Jul 6, 20174 min read

Fire: Getting it and Keeping it

Before burning season is over, though, we’re already on the prowl for new wood for the next season. It must be found, cut into pieces...

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OE or OE? Choosing the Right Letters for Life

Richard Dahlstrom

Feb 26, 20164 min read

OE or OE? Choosing the Right Letters for Life

While you drink your tea (TEA!!! ugh), you scan your schedule and realize you have three difficult meetings today and then a...

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Inside Out: In Praise of the Gift of Sadness

Richard Dahlstrom

Nov 29, 20154 min read

Inside Out: In Praise of the Gift of Sadness

You, sent out beyond your recall, go to the limits of your longing. Embody me. Flare up like a flame and make big shadows I can move...

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“Godspell” – Musings on the power of Art in God’s World

Richard Dahlstrom

Aug 21, 20154 min read

“Godspell” – Musings on the power of Art in God’s World

I’m 19 and a good friend had landed the part of Jesus in Godspell, so he invites me to see him on opening night. It’s been two years...

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20 Years Our Home… and a time for everything

Richard Dahlstrom

Jun 3, 20154 min read

20 Years Our Home… and a time for everything

It was just over a year ago that my mom-in-law came to visit, and some health matters made it clear it would be best for her to stay with...

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Ambition or Temptation? How to tell the difference

Richard Dahlstrom

Dec 20, 20144 min read

Ambition or Temptation? How to tell the difference

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…” The Preacher in Ecclesiastes I’m sure you’ve been there. You want...

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Richard Dahlstrom

Sep 19, 20142 min read

Last Journey’s the Best

It’s our last hike, the end of our forty days trekking through the Alps together. I’ll begin teaching next week and thinking about...

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Strength and Beauty are Vital – and Vital to Redefine

Richard Dahlstrom

Sep 10, 20143 min read

Strength and Beauty are Vital – and Vital to Redefine

Less anticipated, though, was the extent to which the aesthetics of Alpine hospitality would so bless us. Little things, like a welcome...

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“A different plan” – Three Postures you need when Change Comes Knocking

Richard Dahlstrom

Jul 14, 20145 min read

“A different plan” – Three Postures you need when Change Comes Knocking

It was supposed to be the Cascades… I spoke with a couple last week who lost their child to cancer at the age of six. As we talked of...

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95th minute… 50th year… 26th mile. Why Endurance Matters

Richard Dahlstrom

Jun 24, 20144 min read

95th minute… 50th year… 26th mile. Why Endurance Matters

every minute matters.. especially the last one!! I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith – Paul...

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From Germany to Seattle – finding hope in the midst of grief

Richard Dahlstrom

Jun 6, 20143 min read

From Germany to Seattle – finding hope in the midst of grief

My oldest daughter is a Seattle Pacific Alum and writes from Germany this morning as she ponders the tragic shootings here in Seattle and...

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Richard Dahlstrom

Jun 3, 20144 min read

Postcard from Fresno…

I process by writing… and I’m here in Fresno because my mom’s resting, and ready to go home and be with Jesus. Here’s what I’m thinking...

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If soil could talk… life lessons from the history of a lake

Richard Dahlstrom

Dec 5, 20133 min read

If soil could talk… life lessons from the history of a lake

lake. It’s about a half mile down to the park on the waterfront and when I arrive, the suns maybe 15 minutes from dipping below the Alps...

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