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Holiday Reflections

Holiday Reflections

Here in the United States, yesterday was our Independence Day, July 4th. It’s been two hundred and forty-two years since the thirteen colonies claimed independence from England. Did you know the Revolutionary War was in full swing when a group of guys gathered, called...
Holiday Reflections

Growing With Goals

Part of being a well-balanced human being is making goals. Without goals, there is no progress. Without progress, why bother? I believe it is a crucial part of our journeys on this earth to grow as we get older. We’re supposed to learn and become better, hone our...
Holiday Reflections

Where I Belong

Do you ever feel out of place? Awkward? Like you don’t belong? I do. I’ve been a wallflower most of my life. I’m no doubt a bookworm and certainly an introvert. Nine times out of ten, I much prefer watching the people, places, and things around me to standing in the...
Holiday Reflections

The Love of a Silversmith

Well, last week was a bit depressing, so this week, I want to look at another aspect of our broken world. I think I’ve established the hopelessness and vile darkness that we’re swamped in on this earth. I can’t really tell you how bad things work out, but I can tell...
Holiday Reflections

Broken World

You know, life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. You don’t always ride off into a glorious sunset on the back of a unicorn. Sometimes…sometimes life isn’t what we expect, and sometimes the nights are long. We don’t live in a perfect world. In fact, nothing in this...
Holiday Reflections

You Have a Purpose

Why are you here? Do you believe life just happened? Is there more to life than working, eating, sleeping, and then getting up to do it all over again? What is the meaning of life? Why am I alive? Is it possible to make a difference? I believe it is. Those are all...