Author Archives: Jaren

Wait, I did feel that

Tomorrow is memorial day; many loved ones are on my mind; my father, my sister-in-law, and most recently, my uncle; to name a few.  I believe our loved ones, who pass on before us, can help us in our mortal life.  … Continue reading

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I don’t have the time, sorry.

My wife suggested one night that I call an old friend I hadn’t seen for many years.  She had heard this friend had fallen on hard times and would benefit from seeing me.  Life is busy, and while I wanted … Continue reading

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Nature has a way of teaching

The other day I was sitting in a class where we were instructed on using anchors.  The teacher used as an example an illustration of propping up newly planted trees with guidelines and stakes.  This instructor suggested we need these … Continue reading

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Yes, I am an addict!

It is my understanding one of the first steps to recovery is admitting addiction.  Well, I am an addict, and I have been for about eight years now.  I can’t say the end of my addiction was brought on by … Continue reading

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I saw an angel today!

Do you find yourself in need of angelic intervention?  Did you know belief in angels is on the increase in the United States? Gallup polling suggests Americans who profess to believe in angels rose by almost 9%.  We (America) as … Continue reading

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"Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity.”

A dear friend is going through a small trial in his life brought on by a local newscaster.  While he has lost a few nights’ sleep and meals, it won’t last long as truth will eventually prevail.  This journalist is … Continue reading

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Keep going; you are almost there!

Have you ever wondered if you could make it another day?  Harriet Beecher Stowe once said, “Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”  Today, we are perhaps recovering from what has … Continue reading

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No, that is not what I said at all!

We have all participated in visual experiments where we were asked to review a graphic design to see what we see.  After self-discovery, we were offered a different perspective of what was drawn.  With the new input or understanding, we … Continue reading

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It may not be too late.

We were playing outside on a warm spring evening just before dusk when my grandfather pulled up in a brand-new sports car.  This car was as cool of a car as I had ever seen.  He offered to ride around the neighborhood … Continue reading

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National Day of Prayer with a friend

Greg Johnson, Pastor of Standing Together, invited me and some friends to a morning celebration of the National Day of Prayer.  It was a fabulous meeting with people from a variety of backgrounds.  Our governor, Gary Herbert, attended, speaking on … Continue reading

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