Pivotal Day!

There have been and are special days that have happened in my life over the years. I remember some sad days, like when my kids left home. I wanted them to grow up and move into adult hood, but it was a hard hit to my heart. There have been other days that were amazing…

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A Person Not A Place

There are many places I’ve been where significant life events took place. One of my favorite places to visit is Washington D.C. to see the places the forefathers of our nation walked and met. In Philadelphia there is a place containing life-sized monuments of the writers of the Declaration of Independence. These places are significant…

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Drop Anchor

I love being on the water riding my old pontoon boat. There is something about being on the water that dissipates the stress right out of me. I enjoy riding up and down the lake just enjoying God’s creation. In fact, I was just telling my wife that I’d like to take another trip to…

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Trouble

I remember as a kid learning what it meant to be “in trouble”. When I stepped outside the rules that my parents had set for me, I was “in trouble”. There was punishment to follow. I remember in grade school at Knifley Elementary learning how to avoid getting into trouble. I should be quiet when…

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Baby Food

I enjoy watching my grandchildren move from a milk only diet to crackers, and other solid foods. This is a significant sign of growth. I must confess that feeding babies pureed peas, carrots, other meats and vegetables is a bit gross. I remember actually gagging at some of the smells that come from baby food.…

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Debate

  I think “debate” is another form of argument. I don’t remember winning any “debates” with my parents when I was growing up. I knew that “yes” meant Yes and “no” meant No! I do remember thinking I knew way more than my parents from a fairly young age. I remember getting my Grandpa (aka…

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