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21 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 (in no particular order)

Posted on January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 by Dallas McGlinn

The end of the year is a time of reflection for all of us. Of course I have a huge list new things I want to do in 2022, and the New Year is a great time for a new start, but

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Posted in blog, Encouragement, Life, Motivation, Uncategorized

Creating a Kinder World – When Stuff Happens

Posted on October 14, 2021October 15, 2021 by Dallas McGlinn

The other day some friends asked how my house was doing after the damage from Hurricane Ida.  I said “well it has been patched up by some great friends, thank God, and I am happy to say I can sleep in my

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Posted in blog, Community, Encouragement, Life, Motivation, Recovery

Creating a Kinder World – The Subtle Bully

Posted on July 24, 2021March 25, 2022 by Dallas McGlinn

Recently my phone rang. The person on the other end asked, “Am I crazy?” and proceeded share some things that have been said to her by her boss at work. These words caused her to feel less confident and made her question

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Posted in blog, Bullying, Encouragement, Uncategorized

Faith, Hope, Creating a Kinder World – Unique But Unified

Posted on February 21, 2021April 4, 2021 by Dallas McGlinn

What does being a person of faith mean to me? I am always seeking an answer to this question. The answer can change over time, or from day to day, depending on what I am experiencing. I have attended many different types

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Posted in Bible Study, blog, Uncategorized

Righteous Indignation

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Dallas McGlinn

As a result of the inevitable aging process, in further steps of losing just one more marble that was rattling around in my brain, one afternoon, a few weeks ago, I placed my Sam’s card and my credit card on top of

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Posted in Bible Study, blog, Community, Faith, Inspiration, Leadership, Life, Motivation, Spirituality, The Words of Jesus 1 Comment on Righteous Indignation

A Dance to the Music of Time

Posted on July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 by Dallas McGlinn

Most days I walk to the canal behind my condo complex, where I see the most beautiful sunsets.  I try to go every day, just to take the beauty while getting some exercise. I usually do not take my phone with me

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Posted in Bible Study, blog, Encouragement, Faith, Inspiration, Life, Spirituality 1 Comment on A Dance to the Music of Time

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  • CREATING A KINDER WORLD – SEEING HOPE
  • Creating a Kinder World – Peace, Energy and Motivation
  • Faith, Hope, Creating a Kinder World – Unique But Unified
  • Righteous Indignation
  • A Dance to the Music of Time
  • Coping with Grief – One Exercise – 5 Things
  • Recognizing Dreams When We See Them
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