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A Case for Grace…and Tim Tebow?
Well, now that I have your attention (and depending on where you fall on the Tebowmania spectrum, maybe your disdain), let’s see if I can make some sense of this. Let me begin by saying that until recently, I was … Continue reading
Lessons from the Farm
I grew up in rural eastern North Carolina in the midst of farm country. My granddad was a farmer. It was what he knew; it was what he taught my dad; it was what my dad taught me. I could … Continue reading
Posted in Humorous, Life Lessons
Tagged family, farm, friends, God, hard work, lessons, North Carolina, work
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Who Am I?
I have heard a lot said about identity lately. Questions typically include: “What makes you who you really are?” “What unique characteristics do you possess?” “In what or in whom do you place your identity?” As I lay awake this … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Experiences
Tagged accident, dad, grace, Heavenly Father, identity, mercy
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As a New Year Begins…
As we close out 2011 and look forward to 2012, we are often encouraged to look back on the previous year and all that it brought with it – the challenges, triumphs, memories, and heartaches. Surely, we all have things … Continue reading
Christmas Memories
I think it is safe to say that we all have a favorite Christmas memory. Whether it is a certain tradition or just one particular event that stands out in our mind, we all have at least one memory that … Continue reading
Where I Was
Depression is real. When we buy into the lies of this world, depression can become real in our own lives. It is accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy. Have you ever felt that way? I most definitely have. I … Continue reading
Posted in Life Lessons, Personal Experiences
Tagged circumstances, depression, God, prodigal
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Thoughts for Thanksgiving
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 100:4-5 (ESV) Have you ever wondered … Continue reading
Book Review: Washington by Paul Vickery
In his book, Paul Vickery explores the life of George Washington, one of America’s great Founding Fathers. While history remembers Washington as the first President of the United States, Vickery chooses to focus on Washington’s military career and the leadership … Continue reading
Posted in Biography, Book Reviews, History, Non-Fiction
Tagged book review, history, leadership, military, Washington
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Through the Storm – Part II
Fear is one of the most difficult things to overcome often triumphing over the peace we so desperately desire. On the evening of September 5, 1996, fear had completely consumed my family and me as Hurricane Fran made her way … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Experiences
Tagged darkness, Hurricane Fran, light, North Carolina, storms, weather
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Book Review: Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Through Love & Respect, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs focuses on the topic of marriage and the two driving needs of the husband and the wife. In his book, Eggerichs lays down the groundwork for understanding the need of the husband to … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Non-Fiction, Relationships
Tagged book, book review, love, marriage, respect
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