Life
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Encounters With Strangers
Chance encounters happen every day. Every friend was once a stranger. People you meet for a few days and never see again bring substance to your life in unimaginable ways. You never know the impact a person will have on… Continue reading
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My Decision that Led to Growth
I’ve made a lot of decisions in my life. Some good, some not so good. All of them were learning opportunities. My first decision at the age of eight years old became a life-long journey when I decided I could… Continue reading
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The Place I Never Want to Visit
Ilha da Queimada Grande or Snake Island off the coast of Brazil in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s home to the critically endangered venomous golden lancehead pit viper pictured above. I saw a video about the island once and how the… Continue reading
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Positivity in My Life
My children are a positive influence in my life. When my car died and I found myself in need of transportation for everything I do, my son helps to get me where I need to go. I don’t know if… Continue reading
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My Favorite Restaurant
When I was a kid there were times when we would ask our parents to stop and get something to eat on the way home. My father’s reply was always the same: Harold’s Home Cooked Restaurant would be where we… Continue reading
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Ten Years from Now
My hope at my age is that I will still be doing God’s Work, writing, and being active in my life. In ten years I will be 82 years old. Many people don’t live that long. My hope and goal… Continue reading
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Five Things that Bring Me Happiness
First would be my time with Jesus in His Word. Beginning each day in Bible study and ending each day reading/listening to His Word brings me joy unspeakable and full of glory. A day without Jesus is a day without… Continue reading
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What I Learned in High School
High school was fun and it wasn’t fun. I was not part of the ‘in’ crowd. I didn’t date. I only had three friends, none of whom lived in the city but on a farm. So, I didn’t spend much… Continue reading
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One Positive Change
The most significant positive change in my life happened on April 22, 1980. It was the day I accepted Jesus as my Savior and Lord and committed my life into His hands. It was a life-changing day in many ways.… Continue reading
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Fun Way to Exercise
I can do two forms of exercise: walking and swimming. I prefer swimming. I’ve been swimming since my father taught me how to swim at a lake near our home when I was about six years old. I’m in the… Continue reading
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