Tag Archives: Christianity

Stress Savers

Posted on October 28, 2014 by jgarrett1958

Have you ever had a moment when the eventualities of life cause you more stress than they should? Of course, there is a certain amount of stress that we face that is good for us, but it is often that … Continue reading →

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Willingness to Fail is a Prerequisite to Success

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jgarrett1958

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to obey a Montgomery, Alabama bus driver’s order to she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger. Although her action was not the first of its kind, Parks’ action … Continue reading →

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Build Them a House

Posted on September 9, 2014 by jgarrett1958

I was recently having a meal with the children and staff at the Children’s Lighthouse in Perrysburg, OH. This place is certainly a bit of a haven for the kids … and also for the various animals. There are koi, … Continue reading →

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Where’s Your Passion?

Posted on May 7, 2014 by jgarrett1958

I had a very exciting conversation with a young lady today. She was telling me that she had once began her studies to become a veterinarian but gave up because she was having too many difficulties with the studies. She … Continue reading →

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The Road

Posted on April 24, 2014 by jgarrett1958

It was a hard, cold, snowy winter in the mid-west this year. Historical temperature and snowfall-level records were broken and new ones were set. And schools in my area surpassed their allotted levels of cancellations several times over. Some have … Continue reading →

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Deadlines

Posted on April 15, 2014 by jgarrett1958

As I write this, I am aware that recently, the last night of late night show host Jay Leno was on the air. My favorite part of his show has always been his Monday night “Head lines.” But in this … Continue reading →

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Bumper Sticker Religion

Posted on April 7, 2014 by jgarrett1958

  We have a lot going around of what I call “Bumper Sticker” Religion. By this, I mean we tend to fill our lives with short, snappy statements that really sound good and really seem to make sense. Such statements … Continue reading →

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