Storied Journey

I love hearing stories of how people got to where they are today. There are twists and turns in most folk’s journey that they didn’t see coming – sickness, broken relationships, career change, car accidents – the list can be long. I sometimes reflect and think that if weren’t for some of the bad things…

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From Prison To Power

I remember as a kid the scandal called “Watergate”. I was just old enough to know something was wrong. It is my understanding that five people connected with President Nixon and the republicans burglarized the Democratic National Committee headquarters and then the Nixon Administration tried to cover it up. When the dust cleared there were…

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Receive

I have heard the phrase, “It more blessed to give than to receive” my whole life. I was taught at an early age to give. I think generosity is one of the most fun things to do for others, especially when they don’t see it coming. Giving can be great fun and I believe it’s…

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Blessing & Gratitude

I recently started using these words as a “sign off” of sorts. I’m in a place of gratitude and I’m really trying to live there consistently. If it will take time to reflect on all that I have been blessed with, I should be grateful at all times. I have been doing the “gratitude snooze”…

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A Prayer For My Children

I am a blessed dad with five grown children – the oldest about to be 32 and the youngest is about to be 20. I now have 3 precious grand children in the mix as well. My new favorite title is “Pop”! I believe in the power of prayer. I talk to the Lord often…

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Compliment

A compliment is an “expression of praise, commendation or admiration”. (www.dictionary.com) I enjoy receiving compliments from people who are close to me. Check that: I like receiving compliments from just about anyone. I really enjoy receiving compliments from people I admire and respect deeply. A compliment means that someone noticed something. There was an attribute,…

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