You Matter
How have you made a difference in the lives of the ones around you? I love the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” I watch it every Christmas...
Jerry Clark
Dec 29, 20232 min read
2024
It is almost here – the new year 2024. 2023 was a very short year for me. Today, as I look forward to the new year, I recognize I have...
Jerry Clark
Dec 27, 20232 min read
It’s the end.
Well, here we are ending 2023. On Jan 2nd, my post had to do with what you planned to accomplish in 2023, to look ahead to December and...
Jerry Clark
Dec 25, 20232 min read
"Sorry"
I often hear people express their apologies in many ineffective ways. Apologies hold immense power, yet not all “I'm sorry’s” evoke the...
Jerry Clark
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Stoked
Many years ago, we had a guest preacher. He was the father of a dear friend. He was so very approachable and authentic. I loved to greet...
Jerry Clark
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Comparing Me to Me
I have often compared myself to others only to come up short. I remember, early in my life, comparing what I had and how I dressed to...
Jerry Clark
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Grit
Grit is the cornerstone of success in both professional and personal pursuits. Grit is that steadfast resilience and unwavering...
Jerry Clark
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Progress, not perfection.
My Toastmasters Club (Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters) has a theme for each meeting. Last week, the theme for the day...
Jerry Clark
Dec 13, 20232 min read
"Why did God put him in my life?"
In the early 90's, our church moved into our new sanctuary. A small church near us had burned and the members did not want to rebuild, so...
Jerry Clark
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Navigate the Blind Spots this Holiday
Oh, the holiday season is here! It is synonymous with family, joy, and festivities, yet the tasks of maintaining a clean home, preparing...
Jerry Clark
Dec 9, 20231 min read
Down Memory Lane
I often look for ways to help families bond and find richness within. Family history usually fades away, and so do the memories. Maybe...
Jerry Clark
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Hate
I just watched the movie, Freedom Writers. It has a beautiful story about how hate fosters hate and how a young schoolteacher could...
Jerry Clark
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)
I have mentioned our veterans meeting each Thursday evening at our church. It was formed to see what could be done about the veteran...
Jerry Clark
Dec 4, 20232 min read
The Experience of Gratitude
I thoroughly enjoy working with people. I often request people to focus on good things in their lives and how they experience gratitude....
Jerry Clark
Dec 1, 20232 min read