First Wave: A Lesson in Faith Dear friends, today I’d like to share a story from my youth, a tale of courage, determination, and above all, faith. It’s a story about my first time surfing, and the invaluable life lesson it taught me. The Call of the Ocean It was the summer of ’65, and …
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Hopefulness: A Lesson from the Pews Dear friends, today I want to share a story with you. A story that taught me the true meaning of hopefulness. It’s a tale from my younger days, centered around a humble church service. I hope it serves as a beacon of light in your life, as it did …
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Truthfulness: A Lesson from the Lake Dear friends, today I want to share a story from my past, a story that taught me the value of truthfulness. It’s a tale from a time when I was a young lad, out on a fishing trip with my father. The Fishing Trip It was a bright, sunny …
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Anticipation: A Lesson from a Nightmare Dear friends, I want to share a story with you today. A story that taught me a valuable lesson about anticipation. It’s a tale that might seem a bit unusual, but bear with me. It’s about a nightmare I once had. The Nightmare One night, many years ago, I …
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Belief in Self: A Lesson from a Reunion Dear friends, today I want to share a story with you. A story that holds a special place in my heart, and one that I hope will inspire you as much as it did me. It’s a story about belief in oneself, and it all started at …
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Learning to Drive: A Lesson in Good Humor Dear friends, today I want to share a story from my youth, a story that taught me the importance of good humor. It’s a tale that revolves around a rite of passage many of us have experienced: learning to drive. The Journey Begins It was the summer …
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Embracing Intrepidity: A Lesson from the Mountain Dear friends, today I wish to share a tale from my younger years, a tale of courage, determination, and the will to overcome. It’s a story about climbing a mountain, both literally and metaphorically. But more than that, it’s a story about embracing intrepidity. The Mountain Beckons It …
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First Time Voting: A Lesson in Enthusiasm Dear friends, today I want to share a story from my youth, a story that taught me the power of enthusiasm. It was the day I cast my first vote. The Excitement of the First Vote It was a crisp autumn day, the year was 1960. I was …
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Forbearance: A Lesson from a Conference Dear friends, today I want to share a story with you. A story that taught me a valuable lesson about forbearance. It was a lesson learned in an unexpected place, at a conference, amidst the hustle and bustle of professionals. The Conference Many moons ago, I found myself attending …
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Decorum: A Lesson from a Music Festival Good day, dear reader. Today, I’d like to share a story from my younger days, a tale that taught me a valuable lesson about decorum. It’s a story that takes place in the vibrant, pulsating heart of a music festival. So, sit back, relax, and let me take …
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