My Beater Taught Me About Life
I remember driving my old “beater” down life’s highway in San Angelo, Texas. The fenders were dented, the paint was rusted, and some...
Jerry Clark
Mar 212 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Record your conversations?!
Have you ever thought you communicated effectively, only to find out later there were issues with tone, content, or volume? I know we...
Jerry Clark
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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My Dilemma
In the past, I have let my circumstances dictate my mood, future, education, finances, employment, etc. Sometimes, circumstances seem so...
Jerry Clark
Nov 22, 20232 min read
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Stinking Monkeys
When I met Richard, he was known for his generosity and easygoing nature, which drew people to him. Friends, friends of friends,...
Jerry Clark
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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I'm just not that important.
I am often clouded by the fog of my concerns and desires. It is easy for me to succumb to the pitfalls of selfishness, judgmental...
Jerry Clark
Nov 15, 20232 min read
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Compliments are Timeless.
Here are a few examples. "I'll never forget how stunning you looked on our wedding day. You took my breath away." "I was telling our...
Jerry Clark
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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The Wonder of a Child
Have you ever taken the time to observe the actions of children? They are uninhibited in their thinking and actions. Children possess an...
Jerry Clark
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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Gratitude ✍
In my fast-paced life, it's easy to become snared by the routines and responsibilities that define my daily existence. These routines...
Jerry Clark
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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Here Comes the Judge...
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck our area as a category-four hurricane. Wind and flooding were catastrophic. Our church opened as a Red...
Jerry Clark
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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Split the Parents
Parenting can be one of the most blissful or challenging issues we face. The balance of juggling responsibilities, decisions, and...
Jerry Clark
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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Joy or Happy
These terms are often used interchangeably. I have separated them. Happiness is based on my circumstances, while joy is sourced from...
Jerry Clark
Sep 8, 20232 min read
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That Sneaky Culprit...Indecision
Have you ever made a wrong decision or even many wrong decisions? Welcome to the club. Indecision produces second-guessing and doubt for...
Jerry Clark
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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Eggshells at work
Walking on eggshells at work represses communication and productivity. Feeling your voice doesn’t matter can lead to breakdowns that can...
Jerry Clark
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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Eggshells at home
I have talked before about "walking on eggshells." It can be one of the biggest blind spots in a relationship. As mentioned in my...
Jerry Clark
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Can failure be my teacher?
Sam Walton, founder of SAM'S, tried and failed numerous times before finally opening a business that satisfied customers and propelled...
Jerry Clark
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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The Golden Rule
We definitely teach others how to treat us in relationships. This can be a significant blind spot so hidden that we don’t even know it’s...
Jerry Clark
Aug 23, 20232 min read
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