Category Archives: opportunity

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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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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The Atheist

Posted on December 9, 2017 by glenn

Recently I read a letter to the editor from a very combative atheist.  When I finished I remember thinking of what I would say to the writer if given the chance.  It is very simply this. Let us first suppose … Continue reading →

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WWIDWJ

Posted on November 25, 2017 by glenn

WWJD What would Jesus do?  This was a very popular saying some time ago.  It is indeed a worthy consideration as we face life’s daily struggles.  If our aim is to be Christ-like then maybe this needs to be more … Continue reading →

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READ

Posted on November 6, 2017 by glenn

There is an old adage in education stating that by 3rd grade you learn to read and then you spend the rest of your life reading to learn.  You learn to read and then read to learn.  Think about that … Continue reading →

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See a Little

Posted on September 12, 2017 by glenn

Kevin Elko is a motivational speaker.  Recently he shared the story of when he was asked to go to a speaking engagement. When he got to the airport, his driver never showed so he had to take a taxi. After … Continue reading →

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