Christmas Morning
Yesterday I sat in church for our Christmas morning service. It was a festive service. There were many bible passages read forecasting...
Jerry Clark
Dec 26, 20222 min read
Short Christmas Story
Sometimes the strangest things can give us the best answers. It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas...
Jerry Clark
Dec 23, 20223 min read
Gently Curious Questions...
Continuing our conversation from the post on Monday, “Safe Listening,” combined with gently curious questions softly probe thoughts and...
Jerry Clark
Dec 21, 20223 min read
Safe Listening
I was talking to a single mom many years ago. She reported that her15-year-old daughter told her everything. She knew, who was doing...
Jerry Clark
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Turn the other cheek.
What an honorable thing to do. After all, The Big Play Book says, "If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek...
Jerry Clark
Dec 16, 20223 min read
Legacy
I was listening to a friend talking about legacy and what he wanted to leave behind when he is gone. He was wanting to make a difference...
Jerry Clark
Dec 14, 20223 min read
I ran out of pride...
Pride has many meanings. It can be a sense of warm feelings about family, school, sports teams, and many other examples. It can also mean...
Jerry Clark
Dec 12, 20223 min read
We focus on where we look...
I am reminded of an interview of a famous race car driver. When asked what the most important thing a race car driver could do, he...
Jerry Clark
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Carpenter
Dave and George were brothers and had adjoining properties for many years. These properties were adorned with beautiful trees, lush...
Jerry Clark
Dec 7, 20223 min read
22
What a wonderful nation we get to live in. Sure, there are many grievances and issues that cause us separation. However, we are linked...
Jerry Clark
Dec 5, 20223 min read
I promote what I permit.
In my parenting mode, I have said, “I have told you ten times to stop that or to get this done.” Does this sound familiar? Perhaps you...
Jerry Clark
Dec 2, 20223 min read
The Box
I recently heard a story of the man who approached the pearly gates and met St. Peter. Peter was so happy to see him and welcomed him in....
Jerry Clark
Nov 30, 20223 min read
What is the Product of the Product?
I want a nice job, house, car, family, friends, vacation, boat, etc. All of these are wonderful. Who doesn’t want these things? It is...
Jerry Clark
Nov 28, 20223 min read
If I could do it again...
There are times I go out of control to gain control; this is when I am not being spiritual or intellectual at all. Many times, over the...
Jerry Clark
Nov 25, 20222 min read
Thankful
Several years ago, we were invited to have Thanksgiving dinner with our neighbors. During the meal, the host ask us to talk about what we...
Jerry Clark
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Practice what I preach.
Some time back, I was going to work. My route included a five-point intersection with a gas station sitting on one corner. I traveled...
Jerry Clark
Nov 21, 20223 min read
Verbal Kill Shots
What a wonderful time of the year. The holidays are coming and tis’ the season to be jolly. Thanksgiving celebration is upcoming then...
Jerry Clark
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Entertain or Equip
I was talking to a gentleman whose son, Al, lives in his father's house alone. He lives about 15 miles away and comes over two times a...
Jerry Clark
Nov 16, 20223 min read
Adjust your mirror.
I was reminded of a mother who complained of her son’s behavior, “I don’t know why little Horace is so violent—I’ve smacked him for it a...
Jerry Clark
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Try or Train?
I often hear statements that have to do with trying to accomplish something—trying to find a new job, trying to lose weight, or trying to...
Jerry Clark
Nov 11, 20223 min read