Tag: life
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The Thirty Days Before the Thirty Days
The author reflects on life, love, and the inevitability of death, contemplating memories of family, love, and lost relationships. Through personal experiences, including profound grief from losing a child, they emphasize the importance of love, forgiveness, and living fully in the present, while finding purpose in faith and connections with others.
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Life
Looking Back on Nearly Five Decades of Engineering, Business, and Service A Personal Reflection — October 2026 As I look back over nearly 48 years of working in engineering, telecommunications, technology, business, and community service, I find myself thinking less about accomplishments and more about the opportunities I have been given, the people I have…
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Attacks through the ages
How the enemy of God’s word has attacked Scripture’s reliability, transmission, translation, and reputation from before AD 100 to 2026
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2026
In 2026, the author reflects on unexpected challenges in business, relationships, and finances, learning that perseverance doesn’t mean controlling everything. They observe the significance of small acts of kindness and the importance of faith over perfection. The year has taught them to embrace change and focus on making a difference in simple ways while appreciating…
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I am carrying a lot of disappointment tonight.
The author expresses profound disappointment in personal persistence, unfulfilled expectations from others, and a disconnect from God. Despite outward appearances of faithfulness, a superficial relationship with God led to reliance on self. Acknowledging sin and the need for grace, they emphasize repentance and the importance of truly abiding in Christ for renewal.
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The journey and the grief
The narrative follows a man’s journey through life, emphasizing his belief in fixing broken things. As he matures, he learns valuable lessons about commitment, truth, and responsibility. Faced with personal failures and grief, he realizes the importance of accepting limitations, telling the truth, and focusing on present responsibilities while trusting God’s guidance.
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The shadow bitter path
The author reflects on their journey, recognizing that neither one decision nor person led to their current struggles. They overextended themselves while building a tech company, ignoring warning signs and facing financial collapse. Amid regret and despair, they confront their limits, finding hope in surrendering to faith in God despite uncertain circumstances.
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Happy 88th birthday, Grammy Frances
Remembering Grammy Frances A Celebration of Frances Wayne Doggett Smith September 19, 1938 – May 3, 2002 On September 19, 2026, we remember and celebrate Frances Wayne Doggett Smith, known lovingly by her grandchildren as “Grammy Frances.” Had she been with us today, Frances would have celebrated her 88th birthday. Her birthday is an opportunity…
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THE IMPOSSIBLE ARITHMETIC
John Hargrove reflects on the profound loss of his son, Joshua, and how it shaped his life and work. His efforts to build systems for protection stem from grief and a desire to prevent loss. Despite his accomplishments, he realizes he cannot engineer against death, acknowledging a need for acceptance and faith in a greater…
