Author Archives: glenn

Personality Traits

Posted on May 7, 2018 by glenn

When I was a much younger man, I identified with the apostle Peter.  Impetuous Peter often was the first to speak.  Sometimes it appears he may have been too quick to speak.  Sometimes we all speak first and think about … Continue reading →

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The By Standers

Posted on April 25, 2018 by glenn

Let not the one who puts on his armor boast like the one who takes it off.   1st Kings 20:11 This verse reminds me of an excerpt from a speech by Theodore Roosevelt on April 23, 1910, entitled “The Man … Continue reading →

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Then

Posted on April 19, 2018 by glenn

Then Definition: At that time; next; afterward. Interesting word, then.  My middle grandson loves to tell stories.  And sometimes these stories can go on and on.  He will tell about an incident and begin the next incident by saying, “and … Continue reading →

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Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys

Posted on April 2, 2018 by glenn

My tendency is to try to fix everything.  I suppose that is a man’s way.  But sometimes I just need to stay out of the situation.  Sometimes it is none of my business. Sometimes it is not my circus.  Being … Continue reading →

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And then some

Posted on March 19, 2018 by glenn

I remember a lesson my father taught me growing up.  Growing up on the farm, it was not unusual to borrow various tools from neighbors.  The lesson I learned was simply this.  When you borrow something, always return it in … Continue reading →

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The Honey Bee

Posted on March 3, 2018 by glenn

I love honey and eat it almost every day.  I use it in my tea.  I eat it in my oatmeal.  It is one of nature’s health foods.  The list of benefits is almost endless.  This being spring and the … Continue reading →

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You must be this tall

Posted on February 24, 2018 by glenn

I remember carrying my boys to amusement parks when they were growing up. Those are wonderful memories I have.  Those young boys could certainly wear me out but we always had fun. I recall visiting a park when my older … Continue reading →

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The Second Death

Posted on February 10, 2018 by glenn

There are many definitions of death.  The medical community has a few.  It is interesting that a part of many definitions of death is the end of the life of a person or organism.  In light of what we find … Continue reading →

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Among Whom You Shine

Posted on January 16, 2018 by glenn

Have you ever been in total darkness?  Teresa and I have visited Ruby Falls in Chattanooga a couple of times.  We took an elevator deep into Lookout Mountain and then walked ¼ mile back into the cave to see these … Continue reading →

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A Thorn

Posted on January 12, 2018 by glenn

We all have had a splinter or briar in our hand at some point.  Sometimes it is even so small we can barely see it.  But oh how it can hurt.  And if it is not removed, the area begins … Continue reading →

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