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What books do you want to read? I love to read books that tell me more than I already know! Any book filled with hints, suggestions, knowledge and experience I can use to better myself are my favorites! Southern novels like Clyde Edgerton’s ” Walk Across Egypt” come in second. The type of book that… Read more
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At Church we are corporately studying “The Purpose Driven Life.” I have read the book before but during this reading my spirit has been opened to God and my relationship to him in a brand new light. Maybe it’s because I don’t have a hundred other distractions in my life at this point and time… Read more
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Come up with a crazy business idea. Just imagine you could walk into a square stand alone building made of crystal. The front glass doors open automatically when you walk up to the entrance. When you enter into the doctor’s business lobby behold, there is no waiting room! You are immediately greeted by a friendly… Read more
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My family will tell you I have pitched many a “hissy fit.” I have been on the war path more than once and they all have said —“Lord, she done lost her ever-loving mind!!” It’s the craziness gene I inherited from the blessed Looney tribe! Totally opposite of that reaction to anger have been occasions… Read more
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Many years ago my oldest daughter and I went on a mission trip to Jamaica with Mark B Danzey and a bus load of other folks from Bethany United Methodist and Jefferson United Methodist Church. It was an awesome experience to say the least. While there we helped build school rooms and conducted daily Bible… Read more
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Yesterday Memaw and I went to our favorite fast food lunch spot Chic Fil A. We placed our order and selected a booth by a window near the registers so we could people and car watch. Memaw loves looking at trucks and cars and picks out the next one she is going to buy when… Read more
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It was summertime in the 1960’s and as was normal me, my brother DeWayne and our cousin Laurie who lived next-door loved playing outside and adventuring together. We were in our backyard when we spotted our doghouse. Now, I can’t remember who made the suggestion but one of us decided it would be a great… Read more
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Have you ever done something you were ashamed of? Have you ever said something to your spouse, child or parent you wish you could take back but it’s too late? The damage is done. If you focus on the mistakes you made, any wrong done to you, disappointments and loves lost it’s extremely hard to… Read more
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There comes a time in our lives when we have to make hard, heartbreaking decisions. We have to come to the realization: 1. We can’t change anyone no matter how hard we try, pray, threaten, nag, plead or beg. It’s their choice. Only God can if they allow the Holy Spirit to change their heart.… Read more
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I have to confess that like so many of those in the Bible who though chosen by God, still failed Him. I have failed terribly! I can relate a lot to Peter, always running my mouth when I should be quiet. Boastful, overzealous and a know it all! Peter actually thought he knew more than… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 