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A Big Truck, no Bites and Three Life Lessons!

Alan Maxell is a friend with a huge heart and a generous spirit. When he told me of this true experience he had with his grandson, I knew right away it was a story I had to share with someone.  Who better than you?  And what time would be better than now?

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David Ring: The Right Attitude

Well wouldn’t you know it.  It’s Lighten up Monday again. This story about my good friend David Ring still makes me laugh.  If you enjoy it you can check out some of David’s material here. [youtube id=”k8UvEt1ZLHs”] This clip taken from A Wimpy Prophet. For more info or to purchase click here.

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A Tribute to My Dad, a POW, and a Veteran of Two very Different Wars

Today I honor the Veteran I loved the most by remembering my Father’s last battle and his ultimate Victory.  My Dad was a survivor of the Bataan Death March, the survivor of three and a half years as a prisoner of war, and the ulimate survivor of a five year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Several years ago a very public …

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Two Lessons I learned from My Hero!

In 1995 I had an experience that changed my life forever.  I got sucked in by a promotional testimony in our church. I watched as cute little boys between the ages of 8 and 12 described what a mentor program had meant in their lives. They looked at their volunteer mentors as if they were heroes. That’s what I wanted …

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How do You Know You’re Alive?

Have you ever laid in bed at night when there is no one to impress or no reason to hide your feelings?  Have you ever asked yourself, “Am just going through the motions or am I really living fully alive?”    It’s an important question because it is directly tied to the fulfillment and joy we get from life.  This …