Early Years

I can’t remember a lot about my life before kindergarten. I do have some memories starting in first grade with Mrs. Bradshaw. Those early years were formative, and I learned a lot about life during those times. As I get older, I realize the significance of the influences of my early years. I learned to…

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All In For The Win

I am a sports fan. I have become a bit more relaxed over the years and I try hard not to get into a game to the point my blood pressure is up and I’m yelling at the TV! I have learned to be entertained by a sporting event rather that become consumed with the…

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Dedicated & Committed

I have enjoyed reading and studying history since I was in third or fourth grade. I have really studied World War II recently and read several books written about some of the key players in that war. One of my favorite characters in WWII was Winston Churchill. He was an amazing leader who seemed to…

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All In

These two words have multiple applications. I first heard them when someone was playing cards and they felt confident that the cards they were holding would win and the put all their chips in. I recently heard these words in reference to following the Lord.  I do want to be fully committed, all in, when…

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Dedicated

This is a word that screams out commitment. If a person is dedicated to their job, they display commitment in all sorts of ways. Dedicated means “wholly committed to something or someone”. This word also refers to “dedicate” something, which carries some responsibility to the one dedicating something or someone for a specific purpose. In…

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Fair Weather Follower

My wife and I went to the Braves game in Atlanta with some young friends last Friday and had a blast. I realized that I’ve become a “fair weather follower” of the Braves. I knew only one or two players on the team. I don’t own a Braves shirt. I did wear a dark blue…

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