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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Collateral Damage
I talk about blind spots in relationships because I feel so many relationships can be salvaged. It is so easy to look at the other person...
Jerry Clark
Nov 9, 20223 min read
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Gratitude
Have you ever stumped your toe on a piece of furniture? The statement about seeing stars can come true. The feelings of frustration for...
Jerry Clark
Nov 7, 20223 min read
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Worry Story...
Jody and Dawn gossiped a lot about their friends in their group. When recalling their pals' "inadequacies" and "oddities," the two of...
Jerry Clark
Nov 4, 20223 min read
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The Catalyst
Missing skills and hidden beliefs are difficult to see yet are often painfully obvious to others. [Blind Spot] Perhaps that lack of...
Jerry Clark
Nov 2, 20222 min read
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