A little while ago I was speaking with a young lady. I am not entirely sure why but in the short time we had together this young woman began to share with me some of the struggles she had endured from a rough childhood. I had been asking a bunch of questions to open a […]
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In one of my son’s classes, the unthinkable occurred. The Father in a family passed away. I did not know what to do. After much prayer, I sat down and wrote this for his child. I pray it can help anyone else who might find themselves in such a place. My father left us when
I cannot say for certain this post will be received correctly since I usually try to write to the people who are “on the fence” about faith. When individuals who are non-believers encounter topics such as the ones I generally share they seem just to dismiss every word. They refuse to hear, and then claim
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I must confess up front that while I feel this topic is good one for discussion, I am a little hesitant to write this blog. How do I ensure it gets received in the right way and I do not overstep boundaries which are not mine to cross? Let me make it clear that I
I believe hypocrisy is the first tool people can and will use to debunk an argument. It is easy for someone to say you should not steal, but if that person is later found to be guilty of theft it can completely destroy any positive work they performed in other people’s lives. Today I would
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Sometimes I like to jump in my car and travel somewhere I have never been, for the mere sake of doing something I have never done, in a place I have never seen before. Many years ago, for instance, I went to the coast of South Carolina with a friend who had lived there many
My friend and I were enjoying some small talk with quick thoughts here or there. Then my friend looked at the old man and introduced himself. The old man was polite and direct at first. He answered us with his name, told us whom he was waiting for, and how often they came to the
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In the late 1950’s in Houston, TX there was a real problem. Houston at the time had earned the title of “Murder Capital” of the country. The city officials and law enforcement stepped into high gear to try and determine the root of the problem. What they found were younger people in their late teens
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I do not claim to be a subject matter expert nor a certified anything as it pertains to language. What I want to share is my view on the use of language and certain words which have become known as “Bad.” To put it simply cussing is when a word or language offends someone. When
A few years ago I was attending the wedding of a beloved family member. She looked radiant and enchanting in her wedding dress. Far too much time had passed since the last time we had seen each other. I was meeting the Groom for the first time, and I’m sure he was a little intimidated
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