Truth…it’s getting harder to find. Never in mankind’s history have we had so much information. And now with AI, it is next to impossible to determine if what we see or read is true and real or something that has been manufactured. Not knowing creates uncertainty & anxiety. Uncertain & anxious is exactly how I …
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“I Think I’ll Stay Here In The Shallow End!”
Growing up I thought swimming was walking in the shallow end of the concrete pool. I did this so much that my toes were raw. I watched other people splashing, diving, and enjoying the water. But I was afraid to get out of my comfort zone...the shallow end. That changed the summer I took swimming …
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When It Happens…
Where do you go…what do you do when the crisis happens? All public buildings have a fire alarm system. They do two things: alert everyone in the building of the emergency and contact the local fire station of the fire emergency. The fire alarm activates the planned response. In school we had fire drills to …
“He’s On My Trail and I’m Exhausted…”
Growing up and hunting in Arkansas there are a couple of good reasons I never encountered a wolf; I was not Davy Crocket because I make too much noise, and I am not a good sign reader. Also, wolves are not common in Arkansas. Wolves are fascinating animals. Unlike us they do not have Wal-Mart(s) …
“But even if…”
How are you under pressure? I don’t mean the self-inflicted pressure associated with busy. No, it’s the kind of pressure that comes as a threat to you or your family. It can be the loss of a relationship, a job, your good standing or even your life. I have found that these situations arise over …
Ask…
“Yes. What do you want?” “Well God, I need ____!” How do you fill in the blank? Over the years I have asked God for a lot of things… help, wisdom, guidance, and peace. I have prayed & believed John 14:14 “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” …
“Alright, We’ve Got Supper Going.”
But did we? The chili ingredients were all in the Crockpot. The lid was on. The temperature was set on low. In a few hours we would be enjoying a great bowl of chili, or would we? What is missing in this picture? It’s not plugged in! This morning, I had a great conversation with …
Civil Defense
In Hamburg, Arkansas there was a “Fallout Shelter” sign on the Post Office building. It was a small Post Office that would only hold 50 or so people. I don’t recall any other buildings with this sign. I can only imagine the chaos that would have happened had it become necessary to be used. Growing …
“There Are Hunters & Pretenders…”
“I’m going to be gone this weekend. I’ve got to get ready for the hunt!” Growing up in Arkansas, I heard this phrase all my life. So, when my friend said this the other day, I knew he was a serious deer hunter. Getting ready for the hunt is nothing more than work & money! …
Prepare Before…
If you are or have been in the military or play competitive sports there is a certainty, you will experience grueling preparation & training. I use the word grueling because to survive the contact, the preparedness must be physical, mental, and emotional. It must push the limits. In a culture of fewer & fewer participants …