While visiting my parents for Christmas last weekend, my mom told me that she had found an old bank I used as a child and teenager. She said that she tried opening it, but couldn't get past the combination lock. I immediately told her what the combination was, even though I haven't seen or used …
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A Life Well Lived
I attended the funeral today for a wonderful, sweet, giving, godly, 94-year-old woman from my church. Her equally kind and faithful husband preceded her in death several years ago. I greatly admire their whole family - their closeness, example, faith, and their love for each other. As I sat in the service today and listened, …
Just Stop It
I saw a few related communications this week on various media that I want to pass along. They triggered a fun memory from a Bob Newhart TV scene that seems appropriate to throw into a post on the topic. I'll end on a deadly serious note. The first of the items was a Facebook post …
Sweet Lorraine and Our Need for Positive News
Many of you saw in the news or spreading through social media this past week the touching story of 96-year-old Fred Stobaugh and the song lyrics he wrote for a contest in memory of Lorraine, his recently deceased wife of 72 years. The inspiring story came as a result of a song contest held by …
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Throw a Plate on the Ground
Imagine you've been hurt by someone. Now imagine that person says, "I'm sorry." What happens? Does everything jump back to the way it was before you were hurt? No. Damage is done, and at best it takes time to forgive and move on. You may never forget. I was reminded of this by a simple, …
