tragedy

Safe In Public (MM #4263)

With the recent tragedy in Colorado Springs still in the news, many people are saying they no longer feel safe in public. That makes perfect sense. Mass shootings are happening in schools, churches, movie theaters, grocery stores, and hosts of other public places. We now have to be aware of our surroundings wherever we go….

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Apartment Fires (MM #4114)

Anyone who’s ever lived in multi-unit housing fears apartment fires. While you keep track of your life habits, you can’t be sure that every neighbor does the same. Last week we had two large fires in Nashville apartment complexes. These tragedies displaced roughly 40 families. And at this point, no one knows the cause. But…

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Heartbroken (MM #4086)

Anytime we have a tragedy, people are quick to offer their thoughts and prayers. But many feel that phrase no longer has any meaning. So, after the Texas school shooting, some have come up with a new way to share their feelings. They claim to be horrified and heartbroken. That almost sounds made-up, and I’m…

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Close My Eyes (MM #3094)

As we get older, sometimes it’s tough to remember the details of many things. But I can close my eyes and give you nearly every detail of of my day at work 18 years ago. I think most of us who were alive then, can do the same…

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Sheer Adrenaline (MM #2989)

The power of the human body is an marvelous thing. We often hear stories of how people can do amazing things with just sheer adrenaline. When times are tough and you back’s against the wall, adrenaline always seems to kick in…

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What Can I Personally Do? (MM #1720)

With all that’s going on in the world, I feel a little lost in the sea of humanity (or inhumanity if you prefer). And lately I’ve been wondering what can I personally do?

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Getting Back To My Roots (MM #791)

Even though we all tend to evolve throughout our lifetimes, it’s amazing how some events can take you right back to your roots…

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Come Together (MM #763)

Sadly it sometimes takes a tragedy to being American’s together. Once again we witnessed that last week….

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Remembering The Good Times (MM #698)

I can’t say that I was shocked to hear the news of the passing of country music singer Mindy McCready.  Instead, I want to remember….

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Still Feeling Helpless (MM #634)

Like many people, I’m still struggling with what happened in Newtown, CT on Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School…

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