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Faith, family, gratitude and the quiet stuff worth sitting with

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I Do It for Me

Why I still hold the door, thanked or not.

Apr 26, 2026
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Living with Chronic Pain

A husband's view of life alongside chronic pain.

Apr 6, 2026
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Holidays Are About Family, Including Our Heavenly One

An Easter prayer for a family friend who felt alone.

Apr 5, 2026
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The Sacred Vow: Marriage as Life’s Greatest Earthly Pursuit

Marriage, faith, and what I learned holding my wife's hand in a hospital room.

Feb 14, 2026
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What I’m Most Thankful For

A Thanksgiving list from the heart.

Nov 26, 2025
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The Old Racism Made New: Compassion is the Answer

In today’s world we hear a lot about inclusivity and diversity coming from what has become a more socialist and aggressive left, but what comes with that is a new…

Feb 18, 2023
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What “defines” you?

Someone asked me today "What defines you?"  I thought about that for a minute...  Here's my answer:

Jan 12, 2014
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The day after Thanksgiving

We have given thanks appropriately for all that God’s gracious bounty has afforded us the opportunity to enjoy.  The meals are over; friends & family have gone home and the…

Nov 29, 2013
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Getting that second opinion and why it can save your life

I recently went through a rather hair raising experience lately that brought something to my attention that I did not know before, and to be quite frank, was surprised at…

Nov 25, 2012
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Poem: I love my life…

[important]  Audio version available!         I love my life [/important] I love my wife, I love my life My heart shines through my children’s eyes   Troubles…

Jul 23, 2012
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One plywood shelter doth not a home make.

A dear friend of mine is in a rough spot.  He’s living in a plywood box with no running water and one outlet with just enough power to charge his…

Jun 28, 2011
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One Nation under God

One  Nation Under God Each morning I wake up and go through the morning routines of feeding the horses, getting the girls ready for the day and heading off to…

May 10, 2011

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