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Category Archives: Memories
Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
Here’s a statement that I take to be true. My wife says I talk too much sometimes. I tell too much, too. My contention is that in sharing what I feel, I reveal myself in a way that connects with … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Biblical teaching, Christian, Christian Mission, church, Common Sense, Failure Not An Option, Follow God, God's Calling, God's direction, Growing up, Maturity, Memories, Patience, Sobering Thoughts
Tagged bible, christianity, faith, fear, fear of public speaking, god, jesus, life, overcoming, public speaking, understanding fear
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A Dream
I dream like many others. Sometimes I remember them. Sometimes I don’t. This morning was a “remembering” morning. I got up. I went to my recliner and leaned back. I prayed with sadness. I was dreaming about a family that … Continue reading
Posted in Dreams, Maturity, Memories, Mental Health, Random Thoughts, Sadness, Sobering Thoughts
Tagged Dreams, Family, friends, life, loss, Love, Mental Health, Sadness, writing
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I Will Not Bow, I Will Not Bend
NewsBreak is a news source I get notifications from daily. There are sometimes events that go against my Chrisitan faith and I will comment. Without fail, I will get assailed by non-believers for my stance. The comments come in a … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Cheating, Christian, Christian Mission, church, Common Sense, Divorce, Failure Not An Option, Family, Follow God, God's Calling, God's direction, Growing up, Health, Love, Marriage, Maturity, Memories, More of God, Patience, Ponderings, Possibilities, Priorities, Retirement, Sobering Thoughts, Soulmate, Spiritual Growth
Tagged God's Calling, Perfection is Maturity, Refection on life
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Dogs are Man’s Best Friend
I’ve always said that God doesn’t give us more than we can handle. But after reading the following, you’ll see what I just realized. Cheyenne “Watch out! You nearly broad sided that car!” My father yelled at me. “Can’t you … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Hope, Love, Memories, Mental Health, Old Age, Patience, Ponderings, Random Thoughts, Respect for Life, Retirement, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual
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Retrospect – There Is No Future In The Past
I happen to live in the moment sometimes not thinking about the past or future. Today I woke up from a dream I still have on my mind. It was about my first real love. It was real, but it … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Common Sense, Days in Small, Failure Not An Option, Family, God's Calling, God's direction, God's Guidance, Good ole days, Growing up, Home, Hope, Love, Marriage, Maturity, Memories, Mental Health, More of God, Possibilities, Sobering Thoughts, Soulmate, Spiritual
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The Deck
Some days I stay just one step ahead of depression. It’s such an annoying part of my life. I’m Christian and you would think I would not have issues, but to be honest no one is without something that dogs … Continue reading
Why?
I’ve dropped the ball on writing. I’m busy with so many other things. Driving a school bus for the summer reading program finished up last Thursday. My wife and I are building a huge deck. It is a major project. … Continue reading
Posted in Absolute(s), Abundant life, Christian Mission, Common Sense, Death, Divorce, Follow God, God's Calling, God's direction, God's Guidance, Health, Home, Hope, Love, Marriage, Maturity, Memories, Mental Health, More of God, Old Age, Patience, Priorities, Respect for Life, Retirement, Salvation, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Investments
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What Aging Does
As a young man I was always looking at the years I had to produce things that would make my mark on this earth and in this realm. I think all of us during our lives think this way when … Continue reading
She Went on a New Journey
Some days I write from my head. Some days I write from my heart. Today, I write from my heart. I am sad today. Not for myself, but from a loss. I reconnected with many of my friends and family … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Death, Family, Follow God, God's Calling, Health, Hope, Human Touch, Love, Memories, Mental Health, Ponderings, Respect for Life, Sadness, Salvation
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The Good Ole Days
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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