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Jason Landsel

Jason Landsel

I’m father of three vigorous kids, and husband to one unflappable wife, and I live in upstate New York at the Woodcrest Bruderhof.

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August 23, 2019

Reasons to Be More Hospitable

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So how do people feel when they come to my house? I’ll be honest: I am not always an enthusiastic host. When someone spontaneously drops by at the end of a long day, I’ve found myself responding with a silent scream: “Dear Lord, why.” But that’s the...

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July 4, 2019

KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid)

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Sweat stings the corners of my eye as the person with the microphone, who I feel has been speaking for some time now, is sharing his contemplations. Internally I gripe, “this guy needs to condense his message, just give us the punch line please.”...

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June 21, 2019

What Makes a Real Hero?

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We’ve just said farewell to the Avengers and are waiting to see what’s next for the Skywalker clan. Apart from the original Skywalker, my adolescent heroes included a couple of ’80s action movie protagonists – tough guys who shot first and asked...

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December 28, 2018

You Will Set the World on Fire

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I appreciate these sculptors of light, and how they give a moment’s joy to unknown passersby. Who knows what person may be heartened by their inspiration? Altruism is defined as unselfish regard or devotion to the welfare of others. As we drive...

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