Relief

  There are some days when I need relief. I feel spent emotionally and physically on some days. On days that are hard, I look forward to some relief sitting in my chair resting and relaxing. Relief is a bit of a variable. What might be relief for me, might possibly be frustration and stress…

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Deliverer

I like seeing the UPS man stop at my office. It might very well mean that I have an Amazon package being delivered. If you’ve ever been summoned or subpoenaed to testify, it’s not as fun to receive that delivery. I don’t like being the deliverer of bad news. I would hate to be the…

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Rescue

I was rescued years ago when I thought I was going to drown. I was on a whitewater adventure in the mountains of North Carolina with a group from church. I had my 12-year-old son, Andrew with me. When through a rapid nicknamed “taco” because it folds the boat like a tube and then springs…

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Rescue

I’m very thankful for our first responders who are highly trained to snatch people from a burning car or building. They will dive into frigid water to save a drowning person or break through a wall to save others. Our Fire & Rescue personnel are skilled and called to a life of service. I’m thankful…

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Generous Giving

I can still remember when I as broke as a joke and scrambled to have money for anything. I was not necessarily blowing my money, but I sure wasn’t smart with what I had. I’ve heard it said that “broke is about my bank account balance, but poor is a state of my mind”. I…

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Humbled & Filled With Gratitude

When I think about the God of the Universe helping me or paying attention to my prayers, it is humbling. I am convinced of His Presence in me because I’ve seen His work firsthand. I’ve been the recipient of His rescue and His Grace. I know what it’s like to feel lost and I remember…

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