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Tag Archives: comfort
The Blanket That Went Everywhere I Went
When I was five, I ran away from home with a few toys, some cookies, and a blanket. I didn’t get far—but that blanket went everywhere I did, then disappeared for years before quietly finding its way back to me, carrying my childhood and my mother with it. Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt, Random
Tagged childhood memories, comfort, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1813, family, Growing Up, keepsakes, mother, Nostalgia, reflection, storytelling
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The Sunday Pour: The Shared Flask
The idea of a shared flask can feel uncomfortable now. We’re more careful — for good reasons — and some old images don’t land the way they once did. But the truth is, the shared flask was never really about … Continue reading
Posted in Bourbon, Faith, Random, The Sunday Pour
Tagged brokenness, comfort, Grande Amber, grief, Paul Masson, sharing, silence, The Sunday Pour, whiskey
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What My Students Taught Me About My Wardrobe
Nothing will humble a man faster than seeing five teenagers dressed like him—with fake stomachs, fake beards, and the exact same Polo-and-slacks combo. Turns out my “teacher outfit” is more iconic than I ever intended… and apparently rounder, too. Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt, Random
Tagged apparel, clothing, comfort, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2138, imitation, lesson, student, style, teacher, uniform, wardrobe
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If You Could Live Anywhere In the World
If home is where the heart is, then I suppose mine would sit somewhere between the mountains and the people I love — a place where quiet mornings meet family weekends and the horizon always feels familiar. Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Chattanooga, comfort, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2122, family, heart, home, income tax, life, living, love, mountains, Tennessee, travel, writing
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If a Genie Showed Up Tomorrow (and Why I’d Keep My Wishes Simple)
If I ever met a genie, I wouldn’t wish for fame or fortune. I’d wish for a fair shot, some peace for my family, and just enough margin to enjoy the life we’ve built. Continue reading
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Tagged breathing room, comfort, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2105, genie, happiness, love, margin, wish, wishes
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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 11, 2025: Safety in the Midst of Attack
Read Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, Psalm 46:1-2 Reflect Most people remember where they were on … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged 9/11, Bible, bible study, comfort, devotion, faith, God, Jesus, prayer, Quick Thought, reflection, refuge, September 11, sin, sinful, sinfulness, study, terror, terrorism, World Trade Center, worship
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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 3, 2025: A Domesticated Goose
Read Philippians 3:12-12 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead… Philippians 3:13 Reflect Being comfortable isn’t necessarily a bad … Continue reading
Finding Comfort in the Everyday
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (NIV) Comfort, for me, doesn’t come from fancy self-care routines or expensive habits. It shows up in the little, intentional choices … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt, Faith, Random
Tagged comfort, cooking, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1994, daughter, faith, family, grandson, Movies, Old Time Radio, Wife
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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 11, 2024: Safety in the Midst of Attack
Read Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, Psalm 46:1-2 Reflect Most people remember where they were on … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged 9/11, Bible, bible study, comfort, devotion, faith, God, Jesus, prayer, Quick Thought, reflection, refuge, September 11, sin, sinful, sinfulness, study, terror, terrorism, World Trade Center, worship
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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 3, 2024: A Domesticated Goose
Read Philippians 3:12-12 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead… Philippians 3:13 Reflect Being comfortable isn’t necessarily a bad … Continue reading