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First Is Worst

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

It was different with mom than it was with dad.  The loss of Dad was a continuous ache, a persistent feeling that something was missing.  With mom, it was all about the “firsts”. Every “first” drove a spike into a … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until It’s Gone – and I found out a little too late

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

Lost I was recently visiting someone in jail.  She was fighting depression.  I know the instant reaction, “Yeah, I’d be depressed if I was sitting in jail!”  But, it was more than that.  Having sat in jail for over 7 … Continue reading →

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Mostly He Just Listened

Posted on November 18, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

There is a story that in an interview, Mother Teresa was asked about her prayer life.  I tried to find this interview or some evidence for this attribution, but was unsuccessful (though I did read several enlightening interviews with Mother … Continue reading →

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Life Is Performance Art

Posted on November 7, 2013 by jimtheyouthguy

Image of God So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.  – Gen 1:27 KJV We don’t need an image/representation/idol of our invisible God simply because … Continue reading →

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