I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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THE WHISTLEBLOWER
Leviticus 5:1 New International Version ‘If anyone sins because they do not speak up when they hear a public charge to testify regarding something they have seen or learned about, they will be held responsible. “ This is the way I explain that … Continue reading
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Tagged honesty, honor, honor codes, lie, perjury, truth, whistle, whistleblower
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LOWLY SERVICE OR SERVICE OF HIGH DEGREE?
Yesterday I mentioned “essential job” in my post, Home Intruders. There were some comments that made me remember the following draft I have been wanting to use some day. So this is the day. 😀 I am using the image … Continue reading
Posted in God's purpose or will, jobs, Uncategorized
Tagged essential jobs, God's purpose, honor, humility, jobs
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BEING GREAT IS BEING SERVANT OF ALL
(I am writing this in response to Michelle’s Nov. 2 challenge “unassuming diversions.” My memory bank holds in honor a college president who was not too great to be humble. His official business made room for “humble diversions.”) I Tim. … Continue reading
Posted in November Writing Prompts, Uncategorized
Tagged great, honor, humility, November Writing Prompts, tribute
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PETE AND AMY #2
This is a skating number from 1929. Amy has copied over Pete’s writing to preserve its message. It was signed by Pete and it says, “skate number I stole over at Pritchett while I was skating.” Daring young lad! Since … Continue reading
Posted in marriage, tribute
Tagged blessed, character study, family, generations, honesty, honor, inspiration, life, love, memories
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A PLACE IN MY HEART
My first father’s day salute goes to Rev. Thomas Hayes, my father-in-law and spiritual leader for many years of my life. To my blogging friends who did not know him, a bit of an introduction. One of Tom’s daughters, an … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, aging, character study, Christian, family, fathers' day, honor, immigrant, marriage, preacher, stereotypes', tributes
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CROSS MY HEART
“CROSS MY HEART and hope to die; stick a needle in my eye.” Do you remember that? It’s about like the deal being made with Iran. Or, do you remember King’s X? That’s when you have your fingers crossed. You … Continue reading