Overwegcompound--I'm a spiritual, meditative, analysis, single, divorce christian man, with no children.
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Daily Bread- Second-Wind Strength April 22, 2019At the age of fifty-four I entered the Milwaukee marathon with two goals—to finish the race and to do it under five hours. My time would have been amazing if the second 13.1 miles went as well as the first. But the race was grueling, and the second-wind strength I’d hope for never came. By the time I made it to the finish line, my steady stride had morphed i […]Arthur Jackson
- Washed Clean April 21, 2019I couldn’t believe it. A black gel pen had hidden itself in the folds of my white towels and survived the washing machine, only to explode in the dryer. Ugly black stains were everywhere. My white towels were ruined. No amount of bleach would be able to remove the dark stains. As I reluctantly consigned the towels to the rag pile, I was reminded of the Old T […]Lisa M. Samra
- Who Is That? April 20, 2019When a man installed a security camera outside his house, he checked the video feature to ensure that the system was working. He was alarmed to see a broad-shouldered figure in dark clothing wandering around his yard. He watched intently to see what the man would do. Somehow, though, the interloper seemed familiar. Finally he realized he was not watching a s […]Jennifer Benson Schuldt
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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Father’s Day……
Today being a day to honor our father’s, we began the post with the Fifth Commandment. This Commandment is the first one with a promise attached to it! So as we enjoy this day with our earthly father if he … Continue reading
CAN YOU RELATE?
CAN YOU RELATE? I drive into work listening to gospel music or a pre-recorded sermon on the radio. I get out of the car and walk to the building entrance. As I open the building door I leave just enough … Continue reading
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B-I-B-L-E
B-I-B-L-E A father was approached by his small son, who told him proudly, “I know what the Bible means!” His father smiled and replied, “What do you mean, you ‘know’ the Bible?” The son replied, “I do know!” “Okay,” said … Continue reading
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AN EVERYDAY SURVIVAL KIT
AN EVERYDAY SURVIVAL KIT Toothpick Rubber band Band aid Pencil Eraser Chewing gum Mint Candy Kiss Tea Bag Here’s why: Toothpick – to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others…Matt 7:1 Rubber band – to remind you … Continue reading
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IS YOUR HUT BURNING?
IS YOUR HUT BURNING? The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, … Continue reading
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE 1. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. 2. Memorize your favorite poem. 3. Don’t believe all you hear. 4. Don’t spend all you have. 5. Don’t sleep all you want. 6. When you … Continue reading
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PERSPECTIVES!
PERSPECTIVES! One day, a financially comfortable father decided to take his son to the country, with the purpose of showing him how poor people live, and that the son could understand the value of things, and realize how fortunate they … Continue reading
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PAID IN FULL
PAID IN FULL Your day in court will come one day, so make sure that you have good representation. After living a “decent” life my time on earth came to an end. The first thing I remember is sitting on … Continue reading
IMAGINE HEARING THIS
IMAGINE HEARING THIS Imagine praying and hearing this: “Thank you for calling My Father’s House. Please select one of the following four options: * Press 1 for requests. * Press 2 for thanksgiving. * Press 3 for complaints. * For … Continue reading
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ONE THING TO NEVER FORGET
ONE THING TO NEVER FORGET Your presence, is a present to the world. You’re unique and one of a kind. Your life can be, what you want it to be. Take the days, just one at a time. Count your … Continue reading
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