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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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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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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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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An invaluable resource...feedback.
Happy Wednesday. I want to thank you for joining me on this journey. For the better part of a year, I've been selecting topics to post...
Jerry Clark
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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Poverty—the absence of presence.
At times, our lives are busy, and time is in short supply. Many of us live far away from or have strained relationships with spouses,...
Jerry Clark
Oct 5, 20223 min read
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Blind Spots Series 2—Bay Harbour UMC
This Sunday was the second in the series of co-presenting Blind Spots at my home church, Bay Harbour UMC, League City, Texas. Sr. Pastor...
Jerry Clark
Sep 28, 20222 min read
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Blind Spots Series—Bay Harbour UMC
I have the privilege of co-presenting a series on Blind Spots at my home church, Bay Harbour UMC, League City, Texas. Sr. Pastor Stephen...
Jerry Clark
Sep 21, 20221 min read
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Listen beneath the words.
Bob and Amy have been married for five years. He had to go into the office early and was required to stay late, it’s been a long day. On...
Jerry Clark
Sep 7, 20222 min read
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How does your garden grow?
Early in a relationship...the seed. I meet someone and feel a mutual attraction. On the first date, I throw out all the hamburger sacks...
Jerry Clark
Aug 31, 20223 min read
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Stop. Pause. Observe.
I am reminded of a story that was sent to Dear Abby. Dear Abby, a young man from a wealthy family was about to graduate from high school....
Jerry Clark
Aug 24, 20222 min read
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Trade in my "beater."
Yes, I recall the days driving my “beater car” down life's highway in San Angelo, Tx. The fenders were bent and dinged, the paint was...
Jerry Clark
Aug 17, 20223 min read
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The Drift
Imagine a large limb falls from a tree into a flowing river, as the limb floats the river, it gets stuck on rocks or by other low-hanging...
Jerry Clark
Aug 10, 20222 min read
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Manipulation
Manipulation is a tactic someone uses to “pull your strings” and gain control over you by making you feel bad about your “authentic”...
Jerry Clark
Jul 6, 20222 min read
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Rear-view mirror as big as the windshield
Are you driving down life’s highway with a rear-view mirror as big as the windshield? Sounds silly but we do not realize what a blind...
Jerry Clark
Jul 1, 20222 min read
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Passive. Aggressive. Assertive.
We have all experienced them, the friend that fly’s off the handle at a waiter, the roommate that leaves notes instead of talking, the...
Jerry Clark
Jun 29, 20222 min read
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