by Average Joe | Sep 30, 2016 | Faith Increasers Stories & Numbers, Peace Secrets
I was only six at the time vividly remembering sitting in the crouch position on top of the barn, my brother at the bottom saying, ‘come on jump already, just jump, tuck, and roll!’ Fifty years later I’m laying on the ground being thankful I...
by Average Joe | Sep 22, 2016 | Faith Increasers Stories & Numbers, Peace Secrets
It breaks my heart to see misunderstanding and mistrust cause unrest in this strong city I live in. But it is no surprise as Charlotte’s strength and ability to anchor down is under attack from every angle. My belief is the attack is deeper than any of us realize. ...
by Average Joe | Sep 13, 2016 | Faith Increasers Stories & Numbers, Peace Secrets, Work Stress
Sound Reminders. Carrying around the weight of the world on our shoulders can feel like pulling a thousand train cars behind our tired little engines. Timely sound reminders loosen the load. This Average Joe needs every trick to keeping my mind from becoming...
by Average Joe | Jul 24, 2016 | Peace Secrets, Work Stress
What a terror filled summer this has been in America. Topping it off have been power players proving points at the expense of other people, creating even more disunity. Ted Cruz, John Kasich, President Obama, BLM, Snipers, ISIS attacks and the latest from NBA...
by Average Joe | Jun 29, 2016 | Faith Increasers Stories & Numbers, Peace Secrets, Work Stress
Ignoring imperfections can be very hard for us perfectionists. I pride myself on doing things right and being efficient with every second of the day. That trait creates horror though; when I mess up. My wife was disgusted with me as I packed my travel bag for this...
by Average Joe | May 30, 2016 | Family Matters, Peace Secrets
My Father pictured here in this 1942 Navy photo did not talk much about his days in WWII. We know he was a flag man (aka Landing Signal Officer) on an ocean carrier and helped land planes. Normally I don’t think much about what it must have been like for him...
