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How To Be Thankful With A Flat Tire
I will be honest, in years past, I probably would’ve been quite angry. But, as I have been learning what it means to have an attitude of gratitude, and living in a state of thanksliving…
My Strange Addiction
My “obsession” isn’t that strange. But, I will admit that I do it more often than most people that I know.
A New Hope
In May of 1977, a Princess uttered a phrase that rippled through America. It wasn’t long until that Princesses phrase began to send shockwaves around the world. Actually, that little phrase brought a new hope to an entire generation. So, what was that phrase uttered by the princess in 1977? “Help me OB1 Kenobe, you’re …
Mackinac Island Swim 2022
When is the last time you did something crazy? I ask, because I just witnessed a whole other level of crazy. 371, somewhat crazy, people jumped into the 65° waters of Lake Huron and swam around Mackinac Island. That’s a total of 8.2 miles! Swimming 8.2 miles is a feat in itself. Combine that with …
He’s 73, And Not Afraid Of His Career Change
The Unity Christian Music Festival, an event held yearly in Muskegon, Michigan, is 4 days of amazing music, friends, and stories. Many of the stories are told from on-stage. But I ‘d like to share with you a story that was told to me off-stage. I spoke to a man who was recently released from …
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I Was Frustrated. Until…
There are many things in our day that we take for granted. A warm shower. Transportation. Opening the door to get into work. (I know, that’s a random list) I do each of those things everyday. Well, everything but open the door. The other morning, I arrived at work. I reached into my bag to …
Don’t Let “Glory Days” Pass You By
Some people don’t move as well as they did. They have more wrinkles. And yet, they’re more joyful than ever! The reason? They find that they are growing in their relationship with the Lord.
Are You A “Swamp Thing”? Or A “River Liver”?
Michigan is the Great Lakes state. We thrive on fresh water. No salt. No sharks. No jellyfish. While we have plenty of fresh water, we also have our share of swamps. Recently, I was asked, “do I want my life to be like a river or a swamp? ” A River receives fresh water and …
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Why Don’t We Pray More?
P.F.A.S. Those 4 letters have helped shape my life. They stand for Pray First Act Second. PFAS. I’ve been trying to lean into praying first, before jumping into action. I would love to say that I have it mattered. But, Uh…NOPE! I will say this, it has become more of a practice in my life. …
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