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Category Archives: Patience
New Book/Old Book
When I was in my mid fifties I sat down to writing my life’s story. I likened it to the introduction to the life of Beowulf. In the end, all a man has is his story. His story will last forever as long … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Christian, church, Divorce, Dreams, Failure Not An Option, Family, Follow God, God's Calling, God's direction, Home, Hope, Marriage, Patience, Ponderings, Possibilities, Priorities, Sobering Thoughts, Soulmate, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth
Tagged bible, faith, god, jesus, Marriage
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I Get It Now
I’m there. I’ve realized all the life experiences I have to offer in the form of advice to the younger generation are usually pushed aside as nonsense. Of course, I was likely much the same when I was younger, but … Continue reading
Fuel to Burn
I was once told that all my past was turned into fuel to propel me into my future. It took me several years to realize that what I learned from the past has done just that. God has given me … Continue reading
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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Children Are Our Heritage
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. – Psalm 127:3 I have had something that has shifted in my life of late. I drove a school bus when I was … Continue reading
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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The Thread of Relationship
These last few weeks I’ve discovered something new. Don’t ever say you have arrived with the end of knowledge. That’s like saying you’ve finally seen everything to the end of the internet. I’ve been constantly evolving in knowledge of what … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Biblical teaching, Christian, Follow God, Maturity, Patience, Ponderings, Priorities
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Grow Up
A comparison I read this morning of how the world and Christians approach people is correct to a good degree. The world can be more forgiving than a lot of Christians. I commented that maturity is the key to turning … Continue reading