Self-Defense

I went to court when I was around the age of 21 to defend a citation that I had received in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  I was accused of running through a yellow light. I remember a couple of friends from college went with me. I made my case that the light was yellow, and the judge…

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Defense & Offense

I really do miss seeing sports on TV. I miss the competitive spirit and the comradery of team sports. I love the analogy of life being like a good football game. There are four important elements to a football game.  1. The Offense which tries to score. 2. The defense which tries to keep the…

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Advocate

This is a word that to me is similar to what an attorney does in a court of law. The attorney advocates on behalf of his or her client. An advocate doesn’t have to be an attorney, it can be anyone who speaks or acts on behalf of another.  I am an advocate for my…

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Family Spokesperson

I grew up in a relatively large family. My parents both had 7 other siblings in their immediate family. My immediate family had 3 boys and 2 girls. When I was younger, my family traveled around the area of our home and sang at churches. If we had a family spokesperson, it was my Dad.…

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Defender

I have a few things in place at my home to defend my family if someone were to break into my home during the night. I also try to vigilant and secure the doors, windows, and set the security system. The Lord’s protection is far more detailed than that. He protects my travel and He…

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Avenged

I know what it’s like for people to fight for me. I have never been charged with a crime that I didn’t commit. I have never been accused of a “guilty crime” – where you’re guilty until proven innocent in the court of public opinion. I have not lived a perfect life for sure. I…

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