Gap

There are times a gap is good and there are times when it’s not good. For example, a gap in the trim has to be filled with caulk. A proper gap between me and the car in front of me is good, especially if he stops quickly. I sometimes feel like there are “gaps” in…

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Tricked

I don’t mind surprises, but I do mind being tricked or manipulated into doing something that I would not normally do.  There is an element of deceit to trickery. I don’t mind a good practical joke, but deceit and manipulation are altogether something different. Over the years of my life, I can recall a few…

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Grace Purification

I know what it’s like to get my hands dirty. I grew up working on our mini farm and working with my Pappy on the farm. One of my least favorite things was to clean out the barn stalls. We had used hay on the floor of the stall to make it “clean” and warm…

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Come To The Altar

I remember as a kid growing up in the Christian Church we didn’t have an “altar” per se. The preacher always offered an invitation after the sermon for all who needed to surrender their heart to the Lord or to rededicate their life to the Lord.  I later learned that is some churches they had…

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Dressed For The Job

I was planning to look at property and I was in dress slacks and a branded dress shirt. I did remember my boots. Thankfully, I was in a 4 X 4 Ranger and I did gets leaves and twigs on me, but I was able to go back to work and look mostly normal the…

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The Way Back

I’ve grown up learning about forgiveness my whole life it seems. I’m pretty sure that I’ve needed forgiveness since I was very young. No matter what you may or may not think of me, I know me quite well. I am definitely NOT perfect. I am a sinful man who is saved by the Grace…

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