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You are an influencer
Your life may not make a national impact but who knows how far your life might reach? The people, friends, and family you influence today may have a tremendous impact on many others. You never know what an acquaintance or child might grow up to do or become because of you. The difference you are
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Interpersonal relationships and critical conversation
Your relationships will be few if you wait for everyone to come to you. More and more people are living in isolation. Their world is their telephone, friends are on their phones, church experiences are on their phones. Their recreation is on their phones. Most all of us spend more time on a cellphone than
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Developing positive people and a positive society
Find a good word to say about others or do not say anything. What have you gained when you make a bad comment about someone? Pray for those who tempt you to hate and be kind to them when you have an opportunity. People reap what they sow and it is not up to you
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Freedom to speak, freedom to employ
The First Amendment protects our free speech, but employers will prioritize their bottom line. However, to some extent, there are limitations and barriers that affect all of us. When he began his career, national radio personality Howard Stern could not keep a job. His content was so raw and shocking that station owners and managers
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Please, conversation not assassination
Charlie Kirk was a man who had opinions and vocalized them. He believed in free speech. He also believed in the right of free speech for those who disagreed with him. In his Turning Point rallies, he gave untold numbers of people the opportunity to express their opinions and to debate him. He respectfully gave
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Your relationships and second chances
Do you give people a second chance? The joy of life is usually found in our relationships. Family, friends, co-workers, business partners, military comrades, fellow Republicans or Democrats, fellow church members, recreational buddies, teammates and more. These are the people we know. We spend our time with them. These relationships engulf our lives. We work,
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School killings: We need more than prayer
Satan will do anything. He knows no boundaries. He will do anything to kill or wound you or the most innocent, vulnerable people. Little children sat in their school mass last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The students were at Annunciation Catholic Church which is also home to an elementary school. A shooter fired through stained
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Make America safe
I would love to go back to Washington and feel like my wife and I could safely stroll the city at 9:00 or 10:00 at night. Actually, I would like to feel like we could safely walk the city at 10 in the morning. I am grateful that President Trump is taking a proactive approach
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Do you compliment your mate?
Where do you hear a compliment? Dolly Parton said her husband was receiving a number of compliments from a woman at their local bank. She subsequently wrote the song titled “Jolene.” In the song she penned these words, “Jolene, please don’t take my man just because you can.” I do not believe for a minute
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Walking on the road
Walking on the road is generally allowed if there is no sidewalk available. However, some specific roads like highways or interstates usually prohibit pedestrian traffic. Walking on roads for exercise can be safe if you walk facing traffic. Stay as far to the left as possible. Wear bright or reflective clothing. Be constantly aware of
