Growing up, I remember many mom and pop stores having this small little tray in front of the register. The little tray was a tea-dish size and had a...
Get Uncomfortable
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November 20, 2020
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Before marrying, my wife and I discussed expectations. This exercise was very healthy as we all bring a distinctive worldview into any relationship. We talked about how we grew...
Fight For Your Loved Ones
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November 18, 2020
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A couple of years ago, our family decided to get a dog. We looked at various options but eventually opted to adopt from the local animal shelter. After weeks...
I Choose Joy
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November 17, 2020
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A couple of months ago, my parents decided they were selling their home in Florida and moving closer to my sister in Georgia. In a matter of weeks, they...
Unintentional Affair
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November 12, 2020
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Over the past couple of years, I have a sporadically reoccurring dream that never made sense. The situations are never quite the same, but the emotions I feel are....
What Was That?
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November 11, 2020
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“What was that?” my father said. It seems that for the past couple of years, my father’s hearing has deteriorated but refused to acknowledge the loss. He’ll say that...
Picky Eater
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October 13, 2020
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Almost two years ago, my kids asked for a dog. They were insistent, and after many discussions and promises on their part, we adopted one from the local shelter....
Getting Out Of And Into Debt
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October 9, 2020
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When I started my business over seventeen years ago, I watched every penny. Not surprising as I didn’t start with any capital investment. The company began with a prayer...
The Danger Of The Do-Over
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October 8, 2020
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I grew up during the rise of the video game era. I still remember the very first video game console my dad bought, a ColecoVision. The moment he plugged...
The Good Word
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October 7, 2020
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Some time ago, I was impressed by a woman at work and her work ethic. Curious, I asked her how she found joy in her job. Without hesitation, she...