Really Stepped In It This Time

Really Stepped In It This Time

by | Jan 12, 2021 | Marriage, Personal Growth, Wisdom

It was an absolutely beautiful brisk fall morning, and Sam just couldn’t resist making his trek to the downtown bank on foot, normally done by car. Some exhilarating fresh air, and much-needed exercise, plus the chance to greet any friends who had the same idea of...
Keep Digging With a Smile

Keep Digging With a Smile

by | Dec 31, 2020 | Parenting, Personal Growth, Wisdom

Six-year-old Johnny longed for, prayed and dreamed about getting a pony for his birthday. In his eyes, he truly NEEDED a pony. Uncle Jim knew all about Johnny’s dream. But he also was very aware of the prohibitive cost. Being a realist, he despised the weak, hopeful...
Just Don’t Do It

Just Don’t Do It

by | Dec 17, 2020 | Family, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships

Accustomed to spending Christmas Day packed with beloved family, or close friends? Or a mixture of both, in a free-for-all party of fun and food? Now it is true, most of us do have a person who is a – um – least favorite relative, but we tolerate even them on that...
Run That Fool Mule

Run That Fool Mule

by | Dec 10, 2020 | Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

Growing up on a small farm, Andy and his dad worked some long hours together. But sometimes they just relaxed, “sittin,’ spittin’ and whittlin’, as his dad called it. Those times were more than the obvious conveyed by the name. Dad used them to teach his son tidbits...
Just Sick and Tired

Just Sick and Tired

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Faith, Family, Parenting, Personal Growth

Back in the ancient days of Fred Flintstone and no cell phones, when he was a young dad and a wet-behind-the-ears pastor, Andy had a habit. No, not a habit like we refer to today. But he unconsciously used a certain phrase – constantly.   “I’m sick and tired of…” was...

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