Famous

I have had the privilege of meeting people who are famous. I have met actors and politicians alike. I’ve found that they are human as I am. We have lots of similarities like eating food, sleeping, and getting dressed to take on a new day. They often have more money and possessions than I do,…

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Not Needed

I think most everyone likes to be needed at a certain level. Some people thrive when needed. Others get a bit arrogant when they are needed. I think we are all needed at some level on this earth, but we are not all necessary. When I breathe my last breath, there will be someone who…

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End of an Era

It’s not every day that there is an end to an era. An era is a distinctive time period marked by characters or events. The era of Jacob has ended. I remember well when my grandparents died, and it felt like the end of an era. Their memory and influence in their descendants live on…

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Famous

I used to want to be famous. There is a part of me that still wants people to know me and like me. As I grow older, I’m ok for people just to know me – it doesn’t “rock my boat” as much if people don’t like me. I’ve been following the Lord for many…

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Faith Mark

I have a faith heritage that finds its roots certainly back to my grandparents and even great-grandparents. I can’t live off of their faith, but I do draw strength from knowing that they knew Him. I recently connected with an old friend who had a lot of influence in my faith journey. He was present…

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Word Gets Around

I’ve heard it said that “word gets around in a small town”. I think it’s bigger than that – word gets around in any town. There are times when a person’s reputation (or lack thereof) precedes them. What they’ve done before is known and therefore people form their opinion based on the word that got…

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