Footsteps in the Sand

Below is a short story/poem that I think of often as I go about my life.  You have probably seen it before on a poster, it is called “Footsteps in the Sand”. Besides the obvious religious and spiritual aspects of this story, I always think there are important lessons learned for other relationships in our…

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President’s Day

Today’s is Presidents Day.  I had another email in mind and was going to just skip writing something about Presidents Day until I thought about it for a few minutes. First, I thought about how for most people I know, Presidents Day is more of a nuisance holiday.  The stores are pushing sales, the kids…

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“Father Forgets”

I have been listening to Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People” in the car lately and one of the first lessons in the book hit home for me. The lesson was not to criticize others. One thing I have been working on (and have a ways to go still) is not criticizing…

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