Jerry Clark
Mar 292 min read
When I Hurt
It will be okay." My dear mom spoke these words of comfort and wisdom. It seems that as a young boy, Mom's words were the best. When I...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 272 min read
Life's Highways
My life is a journey along a highway, with smooth stretches and unexpected potholes dotting the path. While it's natural to yearn for the...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 252 min read
Intent vs. Impact
Too often, I have said or done something with my best intentions only to find that it offended someone. Ouch! I recall times when I used...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 222 min read
Why I Never Use 'Why'
In relationships, "why" can be a substitute for "Prove to me, but I bet you can't." I call “why” the worry question. Questions like: Why...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 202 min read
Listen, please!
During a conversation with a couple a few days ago, I overheard a remark that struck a chord within me. The wife expressed her feeling as...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 182 min read
Prudence
Some time back, I was talking with Ralph and Robin. Their children's activities filled their calendar, which was a burden for their...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 152 min read
My Wit's End
I may not be as young or agile as some of you. I have worked with computers for 30 years but consider myself a sixth or seventh grader in...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 132 min read
Friends I Ain't Met Yet.
At times, I meet with a quiet and shy person who prefers to avoid visual and verbal contact. It is fascinating to go to a coffee shop...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 112 min read
Who is My Neighbor?
Last week's sermon focused on the parable of the Good Samaritan. It spoke of Jesus' teaching about going beyond cultural or religious...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 82 min read
Pay Attention
A friend mentioned a workshop regarding paying attention. This caught me by surprise as I began to think of all the things I take for...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 62 min read
Building Memories
My friend BM constantly reminds me that I am building memories. I am building my legacy, writing my eulogy daily with each encounter. BM...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 42 min read
The Fraud
Ralph sat at his desk, surrounded by the soft hum of computers and the occasional clack of keyboards. He was the newest software engineer...
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Jerry Clark
Mar 12 min read
Emotional Maturity
Many of you have heard of my growing up without any awareness of emotional maturation. It was foreign to me. If someone gave me an...
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