Category Archives: Family

The Good Ole Days

Posted on 2022/06/07 by Jim

I’ve been watching just like anyone else and this is what’s likely going to happen. I was born on a farm. We were as poor as some of the dirt we planted in. We had a horse, mule, and a … Continue reading →

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The Aging Process

Posted on 2022/04/30 by Jim

Being 71 is a blessing, yet resigns me to my mortality. As I have written about in the past I was told I would not live past 60. No. Nothing about an incurable disease. My dad called it a genetic … Continue reading →

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Sam Webb, Evangelist

Posted on 2022/01/31 by Jim

I met a man during the weekend at Pennyrile Campground/Lodge just outside of Dawson Springs, KY. His name is Sam Webb. He was a dishoveled man whose hair looked a frightful mess. His clothing was mostly bed clothing with a … Continue reading →

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2021 Retrospect

Posted on 2021/12/27 by Jim

As this year winds down I’ve found that in spite of the world’s condition I have thrived. I have thrived for one reason. That reason is God. This year started with school again by God’s speaking to me to do … Continue reading →

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End of Day Thought

Posted on 2021/11/28 by Jim

It’s just before bedtime and I sit here thinking back over today’s church service. It started out like usual. Then towards the end of the music part of the service, it was apparent God took a tighter hand on the … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Blessing

Posted on 2021/11/25 by Jim

At the age I am now I find myself blessed and more than that thankful to God for those blessings. I find myself surrendering more each day to the things of God. I just want His preeminence in my life. … Continue reading →

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Suicide Awareness & Prevention – Lesson 4

Posted on 2021/10/21 by Jim

What does someone contemplating suicide look like?  I’ve heard several people say that a person that did commit suicide had not shown any tell-tale signs of issues like depression, withdrawal or sadness in them.  I’m not saying people are non-observant, … Continue reading →

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Suicide Awareness & Prevention – Lesson 2

Posted on 2021/09/27 by Jim

Now that you have felt my heart by way of the introduction you can see where I came from.  It’s not all of what I have experience that has shaped me.  I may share some more of that during the … Continue reading →

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Studying Suicide

Posted on 2021/08/25 by Jim

The following statements from from my observations on the YouTube video titled: What I Learned from my Husband’s Suicide Lori Prichard I’ve listened to the video and could not help feeling this woman’s heart that has and continues to be … Continue reading →

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Leave The Door Open

Posted on 2021/05/03 by Jim

I’ve wrestled with this over the last twelve years. Should I close the door or should I keep it open. By that, I mean my sons. I have two sons, both in the mid-forties. Both are married for several years. … Continue reading →

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