Being happy is much like the helium gas that once inflated this “Happy” balloon. We fill our life-balloon with, “if only.” “If only… (I get this job, new car, get invited, pass this exam, meet this person, take this trip, win this game, get this award and on & on). The interesting thing about the …
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“At The 45 Yard Line Do An About Face”
Marching in the Hamburg High School Band at football games was interesting & full of surprises. I can’t imagine what our Band Director went through every Friday night. Practice usually went well but the half-time show had a lot that was not included in his plan. There was a strong gust of wind that came …
“I Have Cerebral Palsy… What’s Your Problem?”
Years ago, I was Blessed to hear David Ring open his message in our church with these words. I couldn’t control myself. I laughingly said, “Oh yeah!” I knew exactly the meaning behind his question. “David Ring is a Christian evangelist and motivational speaker who has cerebral palsy. David Ring has, since 1973, challenged thousands …
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It “Looked” Healthy & Strong…
How could this happen? The tree had all the signs of life & strength. The birds & squirrels loved and trusted it, yet when the storms came, it broke in the middle. It appears that dirt, water, and seed set up in the fork of the tree. Over time the seeds sprouted, and the tiny …
Can You Trust It?
This became a default question when I broke my leg 3 ½ years ago. I never thought too much about handrails & grab bars before. I was self-sufficient & strong. Now, at 77, I look for 2 things, where are the handrails & are they secure? Having a handrail give way under my weight can …
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