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Sifting Sand In Ecuador. A Lesson Learned.
Have you ever sifted sand? Sifting sand that will be used for building? In deep thought this morning reflecting on some of my own past and thinking about a friend who is struggling right now. The thought of sifting sand came into my mind. When we do things that make us feel shame and guilt, …
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Mission Trips. What Are They and Who Are They For?
In 2015 my oldest son and I went on our first “Mission Trip”. I was hesitant and was convinced that this wasn’t my thing. The trip was to Guatemala to help do some work at an orphanage outside of a small town. I really had no idea what I was getting into or what to …
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Consider These Wellness Tips to Prevent Obesity
Article by guest contributor Joyce Wilson There is no escaping the reality that excess fat diminishes quality of life. Making lifestyle changes to decrease internal fat and mitigate the problems associated with it shouldn’t be about looking like people in the magazines or reaching a certain number on the scale. Hoodlm shares tips on improving …
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Golf? Really?
What I’m about to pound out on this keyboard may come as a bit of surprise to some. Others? Not so much. I’ve thought about this quite a bit lately and chuckle to myself every time I think about it. Especially because of my opinions about it in the past. Since 2017 I’ve worked with …
Riding the Pendulum
The past week has been a challenge. I really feel the pendulum swing in my emotions. I’ve been trained for this, though. I’ve had these feelings bottling up inside of me over the last few days and have shared and listened to buddies who share the same feelings. It’s just tough. So, I’m gonna just …
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