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“Tradition Never Graduates”…..
Congratulations to the Jac-Cen-Del Lady Eagles on becoming STATE CHAMPIONS in Class 1A Basketball this weekend! History was made. JCD had never won a Girls' Basketball State title. But Coach Scott Smith did not forget those who paved the path through the years and...
He Who Has The Most Toys…..
You know the saying: "He who dies with the most toys wins"? What are we going to win? We're dead! I read the other day that the saying should really read "He who dies with the most toys......still dies". Now there is nothing wrong with "things" and material...
What is Right?
Right doesn't always feel GOOD. But right feels right! -Author Unknown John 8:32 - Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Do what's right in the sight of the Lord today and you WILL find freedom.
Light Up Your World
Have you ever flown on an airplane at night? When you are approaching the airport, the city is all lit up. I remember flying into Indianapolis one night and our plane took a small dip as it turned to one side to line up with the runway. I could see what seemed like...
Let Me Introduce You To My Friend
When I was little, I had an imaginary friend. I talked to him constantly. I had a place at the table for him. He was with me when I played. I told mom and dad about him and made sure I introduced everyone to my friend. His name was Bobby. Now, Bobby was a real...
The Trip of a Lifetime
Going on a vacation is fun. We start by choosing our destination and then deciding whether to fly or drive, take a bus or a train. We choose our seat, buckle in and get set for the journey to our destination. We are looking forward to our trip! Just like life. The...
Goodbye Oscar the Grouch!
Wake up!! It's a new day. We get another do-over. We get to try to make this one of the best days of our lives! Joy doesn't come from our circumstances. Joy comes from within - IN SPITE OF OUR CIRCUMSTANCES! So let's find our joy today! Each day is a fresh...
Less Comfort and More Kindness
This is Random Acts of Kindness week. It is no coincidence that every year it corresponds with the week of Valentine's Day - the day where more people show genuine love to others than any other day of the year. It is so much fun to do kind things for others. The...
Sit, Soak and Sour?
Have you ever been to a conference or a training session, sitting and soaking it all in - taking all kinds of notes and have great plans to implement the new ideas? You come back with a notebook full of ways to improve and ideas to try. Maybe you read through recipes...
