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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MOM’S LETTER TO SON
Dear Son, my own flesh and blood: To see you would be a sight for sore eyes. You are the heart of my heart. So you have a gut feeling your boss is about to give you a kick in … Continue reading
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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THE DUMP
“What you been up to, Pete?” “Not so much ‘up to’ anything. More like ‘down to’. I’ve been sleeping on a couch in the city dump.” “How did you get to this nice place?” “Got a job.” “That’s good.” “Yeah. … Continue reading
PAYING TAXES/RECEIVING BENEFITS/AND OTHER MUSINGS
HEY YOUNG FELLOW, YOU GOING TO BE ABLE TO PAY FOR YOUR GRANDMA AND YOU? My first retirement (teacher’s) began 29 years ago; my second (social security) about 25 years ago. I remember when I had to start paying SS … Continue reading
Posted in aging, government, jobs, me, retirement, social security, taxes, Uncategorized
Tagged government, jobs, me, retirement, social security, taxes
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JOB OPENINGS
Today I saw this following exchange on Face Book. (Names changed and my paraphrasing.) Elise: “Pray for me. I’m going for a job interview. First I’ve had for eight years.” Response from Janice: “You can do it. I just had … Continue reading
WORK WORTHY
Teddy knew this was a not a real police job, but customer service was like a security job; it was really important. People would be depending on him like they depend on police. The Customer Service Manager, Mike, said he … Continue reading
Posted in economy, jobs, Uncategorized, youth
Tagged economy, jobs, labor market, thankfulness
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BUDGET #2
Second reason it might seem that God does not keep his promise to provide: INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS Although it is true that God once chose a shepherd boy to become a king, that is not the usual outcome for … Continue reading
Posted in God's provision, Uncategorized
Tagged budget, finances, God's provision, jobs, labor, poor, trust, unemploed
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