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An Ex-Con, A Rope, and A Truck: What Could Go Wrong?
Well, someway, somehow, I ended up with a nine ball. One day, I finally figured out something to do with it. I had an '86 Ford 4x4 truck,...
Jul 232 min read
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Most Memorable Night at the Florabama
When we went to the Florabama, the plan was simple: catch Wayne Mills live and enjoy a good night of music. The place was packed out...
Jul 152 min read
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The Last Thing I Expected to See in Church
Now, what I'm about to tell you was my dad's fault. Completely and utterly his doing, bless his heart. Picture this: Sunday night service...
Jul 23 min read
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Competitive Kids Learn Physics The Hard Way
Sometimes the best lessons come from the most painful mistakes. We've all been there—that moment when our competitive spirit overrides...
Jun 243 min read
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Your Silence Isn't Punishing Them—It's Poisoning You
We all have points in our life where we get our wires crossed with other folks. What I do as a peacemaker—well, what I used to do—was...
Jun 222 min read
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Every Parent Needs to See This Punishment Method
Dad was one that didn't put up with any bull. He buys me a car - a '76 Ford Torino. Man, I thought I was the big deal. Friend of mine in...
Jun 212 min read
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Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
If you've ever wondered why life seems to target the kindest souls with the cruelest twists, this story might hit close to home. The...
Jun 182 min read
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Who Needs Ski Instructions?
Mom, Dad, my buddy Britt, and I drove up to Gatlinburg, Tennessee one Friday night. The next morning, my mom casually asked, "Do you and...
Jun 163 min read
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The Day I Learned How Far People Will Go to Defend Their Property
I was 18 years old, fresh on the job, and completely unprepared for what was about to unfold. It was my first day working in...
Jun 112 min read
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The Sound of the Hairdryer Still Haunts Me
Some sounds fade with time. Others stay with you. For me, it’s the low hum of a hairdryer. It all started when Phillip got sick. And when...
Jun 72 min read
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Maddest I Have Ever Been At My Husband
My husband never buys cards. Not for birthdays. Not for anniversaries. Not for anything. So when he handed me an actual card for our...
Jun 42 min read
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He Hit Me With a Bat… From Home Plate
There are moments from our younger years that get burned into memory so deeply, it’s like they happened yesterday. For me, one of those...
Jun 22 min read
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Rapture Test
I spent half my childhood absolutely terrified that I had missed the rapture. Every year, our church would screen this film called A...
May 281 min read
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Dad's Ultimate Prom Date for His Daughter
Picture this: bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, and I'm stepping up to the plate in what could be the game-winning at-bat of my high...
May 272 min read
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The Ultimate Dad Prank (That Backfired Spectacularly)
My family has always been big on pranks, especially when it comes to getting a reaction out of my dad. But this particular scheme? Well,...
May 232 min read
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Hallmark vs. Husband: Who Won?
My dad tested his marriage one time—really tested it. Back then, they had a swimming pool, and a bunch of leaves had fallen in. So he got...
May 212 min read
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The Old Crossman
I rushed out the back door of the house and raced toward the rear of the garage. As I reached the garage, I was in total disbelief. It...
Apr 33 min read
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Revving Up Regret
I sat in the middle of our chert driveway upon an idling red and blue Honda FourTrax TRX125 on that Spring evening in 1990. I am not much...
Mar 136 min read
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No Had A Reason
Story about the time I learned a lesson about persistence.
Feb 274 min read
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Wearing Scars
David and I were in my room at the far end of the house. The evening had turned to night, and we were well past the 10 o'clock chime. I...
Feb 133 min read
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