a meaningful life with Jesus

Something Good

It’s been a hard year medically for me as the Pulmonary Sarcoidosis seems to be taking over my body with 12 new tumors in my chest wall, more in my lungs, joints, lymph nodes, heart, as well as throat surgery to repair chord paresis and move my trachea off my aorta by cutting away the …

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Lovin’ Life

Possessions do not have the capacity to love you. Nor can they add any meaningfulness to your life other than comfort, give you the feeling of looking good, or provide you with bragging rights. You can have the most expensive tack, the biggest barn, a big fancy house, and a rig to die for, but …

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Practice Takes Effort

There are times in all of our lives the chaos, the hurt, the struggles overwhelm and we lose sight of Life. Our willingness to seek the wonders all around us act as buffers to soothe our soul. Practice finding at least one wonder a day, everyday. When life is good and we’re all winning it …

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Not What, But Who

The gift of a smile from a friend, a loving nicker from a horse, the sweet nuzzle from a family pet, a child’s heart of wonder, or a tearful hug from someone close to you after a bad day are priceless treasures that make this hard world softer. A mansion on a hill, expensive car …

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Are You Going in the Direction of Great Things?

Do you have a plan? What are your ideas? America’s essence is grounded in being a land of opportunity for all. Jesus was born of humble means and was taught the trade of carpentry as he grew up teaching us great things sometimes take a lifetime. Rich or poor flourish where you are and help …

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Under Attack

Remaining silent in the midst of a heated argument, wrongful accusations, or even simply receiving a harsh word is one of life’s hardest lessons. To accomplish this is no small feat. It is usually a long season of learning. However, you eventually get to a place in life where you begin to recognize the time when …

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