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It Didn’t Make Sense – But It Does

2026/09/21

The “Gist” of the article – Sometimes things don’t makesense. It is when you apply faith that you are able to see what you can’t see with your eye. You can only see it with your heart.

Was He A Pharmacist Or An Angel ?

2026/09/02

The “Gist” of the article – When the unexpected happens, don’t quickly dismiss it as a coincidence. It may be an angel showing up in human form.

I Misunderstood When My Wife Offered Me Italian Bread

2026/08/21

The “Gist” of the article – It’s too easy to think you heard what someone actually said, when you’re really heard what you thought they said

I Insisted On Picking Up My Wife At The Airport

2026/08/21

The “Gist” of the article – Sometimes, to get your point across, you have to make a dramatic statement that you are not who you used to be.

I Love the Adults in a Charlie Brown Cartoon

2026/07/15

The “Gist” of the article – Be the calm voice and show dignity and respect to someone who made a mistake. It is too easy to show disrespect or demean someone when they dosomething wrong.

We Remember

2026/07/15

The “Gist” of the article – We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11.

What Was I Looking For In A Job? I Told Them…

2026/07/07

The “Gist” of the article – Work is ordained by God. See how your creative side can shine when youpartner with God.

I Listened To My Gut and Didn’t Make The Purchase

2026/07/06

The “Gist” of the article – Listen to your gut. There is a part of our brain that can’t explain a feeling we have. We justknow. We can’t put words to it. Don’t ignore that “gut check.”

I’ve Gotten Better At Ax Throwing

2026/07/06

The “Gist” of the article – It’s too easy toremember the hurt others have inflicted on us. Rather than using harsh words or the silent treatment to punish them. Learn to bury the ax. Understand the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation.

I Saw This Trick On Shark Tank

2026/07/06

The “Gist” of the article – Confidence doesn’tgrow by thinking ourselves into doing new things. Courage isn’t something that can be injectedinto you. We have to try newthings. When we do, it sends a messageto our brain, “I can do that.”

My Cardboard Boat Taught Me An Important Lesson

2026/06/10

The “Gist” of the article – Be careful choosing thefoundation upon which you build your life. It will determine the trajectory of how it is lived.

They Stood Against All Odds For A Vision of What Could Be

2026/06/01

The “Gist” of the article – Our founding forefathers, inwriting the Declaration of Independence , would create a republic as an experiment in self-government. We have to be involved to keep freedom alive.

It Was The Worst Decision & the Best Decision

2026/05/23

The “Gist” of the article – While I made a bad decisionpainting my cell phone case, one of the best decisions I made was marrying mywife.

There Are Some Things We Need to Remember

2026/05/07

The “Gist” of the article – As we celebrate Memorial Day, there are so many stories of unsung heroes who quietly, but significantly changed the outcome of WW II by their actions.

My Washing Machine Ate My Sock (Or Did It?)

2026/04/23

The “Gist” of the article – We’ve all accusedsomeone of doing something hurtful without having all the facts. The next time that happens, rather thansaying or doing something you’ll regret; pause and calm down.