Reputation

I don’t always know what others think of me. Perception is stronger than reality at times. I had to make hard decisions weighing the outcome based on internal factors. When the decisions are viewed from the outside, they might look bad on my reputation. I can’t always control my reputation, but I can always control…

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The Plans of God

I don’t always see God’s hand working in my life. When I look back upon my life, I can see His hand all over the place as He directed my path. I grew up in Casey Creek, Kentucky and went to college in Knoxville, Tennessee. I spent nearly six and a half years in Tennessee…

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Good Reputation

I learned at a young age the value of a good reputation. My parents had a good reputation in the community where we lived. They lived their lives willing to help others at a moment’s notice. They trained their family well. To this day, they still have a reputation of kindness in our community. A…

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A Review

It is sometimes helpful to review what I did last week, last month and even last year. I sometimes reflect on my last ten years and it shows the progress I’ve made in certain areas and the places I’m stuck in others.  I think this reflection is helpful in life, in business and in relationships…

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Memories & Memorials

I went to Washington DC a few years ago and one of my favorite things about our nation’s capital is all the memorials. These memorial sites tell story after story of bravery, sacrifice and leadership. I think the one that most moved my heart is Iwo Jima – there is such a story of bravery…

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“Readers Digest” Review

There are times before a big test, it’s helpful to do a review. You go back over the material to help it stick in memory before the test. I also find it helpful to review where I’ve been the past several years on my journey so that I can make better choices today. Sometimes a…

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