Category Archives: reflection

He Suffered Once

Posted on December 2, 2016 by glenn

We have all heard the expression, “No good deed goes unpunished.”  Have you ever suffered because of a good deed? I can think back on my life and remember many times I suffered for doing wrong, for making a poor … Continue reading →

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Mama Nell

Posted on November 22, 2016 by glenn

I grew up in a small town.  During my teen years my hometown may have best been known as the home of “Mama Nell.”  Mama Nell lived about half way between my house and town.    She was a fortune teller … Continue reading →

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October 31

Posted on October 30, 2016 by glenn

No, this article is not about Halloween.  Rather, it is about an anniversary celebration of sorts.  On this date 499 years ago something happened that forever changed the world of religion.  Next year will be the 500th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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Influence

Posted on October 12, 2016 by glenn

“Never listen to the voice of a man, who doesn’t listen to the voice of GOD” Currently there are some professional athletes who are protesting what they perceive as a social injustice by refusing to stand during the playing of … Continue reading →

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The Big 6-0

Posted on October 7, 2016 by glenn

I have recently turned 60!   Wow, that seemed so old many years ago.  Now, not so much.  I don’t feel old.  But I do realize even more now the truth in James’ statement when he said, “For what is your … Continue reading →

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The Whistle

Posted on September 27, 2016 by glenn

Can you whistle?  Some people cannot.  I’ve really never understood why anyone can’t whistle.  I learned to whistle when I was young.  I can whistle a tune like the theme from the Andy Griffith Show.  But I can also whistle … Continue reading →

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What’s in it for me?

Posted on September 5, 2016 by glenn

We live in a time and culture that is generally selfish.  For many it appears to be all about me.  All about self.  I need cite only one example.  Go to Facebook and look at the pictures.  This generation has … Continue reading →

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Another Sign

Posted on August 9, 2016 by glenn

I’ve written before about my maternal grandfather and the blue sign nailed to the old oak tree in his yard. (Refer to “An old blue sign” blog, October 16, 2012)  I remember another sign hanging on his old garage.  This … Continue reading →

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Humbled

Posted on July 21, 2016 by glenn

So first let me tell you a little something about me only to make the obvious point.  I am just shy of 60 years old but generally have the health of someone much younger.  This is evidenced by the fact … Continue reading →

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The Kidney Stone

Posted on April 21, 2016 by glenn

There is an interesting fraternity of sorts among some men.  Strangers who otherwise may never have met have an immediate connection when this subject comes up.  They instantly are bonded.  It is as though they are members of the same … Continue reading →

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