Posts Tagged ‘History’
My History
I remember wanting to follow the Lord since I was in 3rd Grade. I became a Christ follower that year – I was baptized on a Sunday afternoon at a church in town because it was winter time and the creek would have been quite cold. I didn’t know a lot about following the…
Read MoreLooking Back
I am a huge proponent of looking forward. I blogged a while back about how important it is to notice the size of the windshield versus the rear-view mirror. That blog is called The Rear View Perspective. I can learn a lot about where I am today by reflecting a bit on where I’ve been.…
Read MoreA Lifetime Later
I remember the average lifespan being about 70 years. The life expectancy in the USA is nearly 79 years old according to the US Census Bureau. I know quite a few people who are pushing the boundaries on that one. It also gives me pause to think about the balance of life here on…
Read MoreLandmarks
I enjoy traveling briefly from home. It’s always pretty cool to see landmarks that have been around for years. It’s neat to think about the people who’ve gone on before who also were also here at the same place. Landmarks often have historical significance to us because of some events that took place there.…
Read MoreHistory Lesson
I’ve always enjoyed studying history. I remember as a kid being fascinated with American History. The revolutionary war, the civil war and WWII really stand out in my memory of American history. There is so much more to history than certain wars. I think the reason these particular wars stand out in my mind is…
Read MoreRear View Perspective
I recently purchased towing mirrors for my truck because I use it to tow my camper and I need to be able to see the traffic around me as well as the sides of the road, etc… They are so big that they are somewhat distracting. In fact it has taken me a few…
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