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Brad Reynolds Song “The Diary” Helps Shooting Victim
TCM: What happened? Brad: She was apparently in a very volatile relationship with her husband. They were separated but he would stalk her and make threats etc... She had just filed for an order of protection a few days prior, but on June 17th he showed up at the salon and shot her 5 times, including twice in the chest and once in the neck, then he turned the gun on himself and ended his own life.
Continue reading...StickShift–August 2008
12. August 2008
Transparent Christian Magazine has a fun feature. Leave your own punchline for the following cartoon! It’s called “Stick Shift!” Use your creativity to win a free CD from DJ RockinRon on KBCU Saturday Nights! Listen to his radio show on Saturday night at 9:00 pm to hear the winner!
Continue reading...Score One for the Christians
1. August 2008
"It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching." St. Francis of Assisi My boss has some views of most Christians that are unfortunately not uncommon. He has been burned pretty hard in business by people that have professed to be followers of Jesus.
Continue reading...Firewood and a Reluctant Volunteer
1. August 2008
At one point a few years ago, my career took a weird turn. I became an independent contractor and did some phone-work at home, making cold calls for a business consulting company.
Continue reading...Focusing on The Voyage and Not Your Expectations
17. July 2008
Recently I was blessed to spend the weekend with a great friend. During a conversation he mentioned he was able to pay off ALL of his outstanding debt last year. To accomplish this, he moved in with some roommates, worked 2 jobs and did some serious negotiating with his creditors, and was able to 'stroke a check' for the final piece of debt late last fall.
Continue reading...The Shortest ‘Unconfirmed’ Prayer In History
8. July 2008
I gave the benediction at my high school graduation in 1989. This seemed like a really odd thing to do at the time. I didn’t attend church much, and I didn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus. My early skill in public speaking and ability to impact my fellow classmates lead someone [...]
Continue reading...Creative Friends and Twisted Ankles
2. July 2008
I twisted my ankle pretty severely the day before my 37th birthday last Friday. (That’s the first time I have written my age since it changed, and that number looks awfully large.) I spent most of my birthday weekend practicing the RICE method of treating a sprain; Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Emphasis [...]
Continue reading...Old Shirts and New Cologne - Jason Elkins
17. June 2008
My kids get really excited on Father’s day, and show up on my bed in the morning yelling "Happy Father's Day Dad!" In their arms they are holding some new cologne, shaving cream and a couple of homemade cards. I just bask in their love on this annual celebration.
Continue reading...Sometimes God Lets us Down Easy- Jason Elkins
3. June 2008
When my wife and I decided to have a 'home-birth' with our son Logan in 2000, we enrolled in a special birthing class, and the direction of my life changed forever.
Continue reading...Promotional Opportunities for Your Business, Music or Ministry!-Jason
2. June 2008
I have had several requests from readers about advertising and promoting products and services. I tried to come up with creative and unique ways to effectively reach an audience, without watering down these pages with flashy advertisements, and boring promotions. In the interest of transparency, I feel it’s important to mention a [...]
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25. August 2008
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