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Yesterday I flew from Seattle to Phoenix and then from Phoenix to Louisville, and then drove the two and half hours home.\u00a0 Translation, a lot of time to think!!!\u00a0 I can’t be home with my beautiful bride, remembering my great time in Mt Rainier, the great honor of teaching with Jack, the pleasure of knowing and working with a guy like Jim Begley.\u00a0\u00a0 To live everyday enjoying the craft I enjoy so much, and not reflect on, why me???!!!<\/p>\n
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I have long since stopped wondering if somehow I deserve my great blessings!\u00a0 Gave up on that one a long time ago!\u00a0 A life well lived can probably be because a person has lived in a way that leads to it, but not a life as good as mine!\u00a0 It won’t surprise you with what I came up with.\u00a0 My life is completely undeserved.\u00a0 Grace is unmerited blessings.\u00a0 When I gave my life to Jesus, I not only received forgiveness but also it started a journey with Him that has blessed every area of my life!<\/p>\n
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So why am I sharing this with you?\u00a0 Well, if you are already standing where I’m standing you’re shaking your head in agreement, on the off chance that you’re not, food for thought.<\/p>\n
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Blessings,<\/p>\n
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the pilgrim<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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