Reverent Fear

There are a lot things that I have a healthy fear of. I am not afraid of heights per se, but I respect heights. Gravity is real when you fall from a ladder or up high. I also have a healthy respect for storms. I like to watch up close, but I know when to…

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Arrogant Disobedience

I remember things about child rearing that was a bit tricky. For example, there were times when the children made stupid decisions and there were other times when they were clearly rebellious.  The tricky part was knowing which they were. I was trying to be patient and help them grow when I determined that they…

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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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Presence Found

I love people who are present when I’m with them. I believe that they want me to be present when I’m with them. You know what I mean, when you’re with someone who can’t put their phone down and just be present. I’m beginning to think that distraction is a disease caused by all the…

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Follow Jesus

I know that there are people who don’t believe that Jesus is the One and Only Son of God. I’m aware that there are people who will call me a “Jesus Freak” for believing that He is Who He claimed to be. He was more than just a good man. He was more than a…

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A Different Drumbeat

I love music. I grew up with music at home. My Grandma (Essie) was part of the Hayes family from Boone, North Carolina. She played old ballads from Appalachia on her guitar until she was well into her 80’s. In fact, we would roll her from her room in the Convalescent center to the common…

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