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Compassionate conservative. Christian. Husband. Dad. Give me liberty or give me death! Connect with me on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

About Ryan Smith

Compassionate conservative. Christian. Husband. Dad. Give me liberty or give me death! Connect with me on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

What Does It Mean To Be An American?

January 8, 2019 By Ryan Smith

America is the shining light in a world dominated by darkness. Thus, for many around the world the mere thought of emmigrating to America resurrects the flickering flame of hope and freedom within.


Pioneer

J. Hector St. John De Crevecoeur came to America ...
 
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Filed Under: America Tagged With: History, Immigration, Patriotism

My Diet

November 22, 2018 By Ryan Smith

Below are the foods I eat and their percentage of my overall diet.


95% Black beans Pick de Gallo (diced tomatoe, onion, cilantro) Bananas Plums Grapes Sweet potatoes Lemon Lime Rice Apples Watermelon Israeli Cous Cous Quinoa Kale Sweet ...
 
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Filed Under: Eat Lofty Tagged With: Diet, Healthy Living, Nutrition

Eat Lofty – My Journey To Healthy Living Part I

November 22, 2018 By Ryan Smith

I’ve been overweight most of my adult life. Why, you ask? Well, isn’t it obvious, I’ve been putting too much of the wrong food in my mouth for too long.


When I was young I loved fast food and sugary drinks; Big Macs, Whoppers, French Fries, Carne Asada Burritos, ...
 
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Filed Under: Eat Lofty Tagged With: Healthy Living, Nutrition, Weight Loss

The Cancer of Religion

September 22, 2018 By Ryan Smith

Religion is the greatest deceptive tool used by the devil in the church today. Religion emphasizes the outward, promotes man’s tradition instead of God’s Word and is highly ritualistic.


Religion bases the righteousness of its adherents on the performance of good works ...
 
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Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: Religion, The Church, Theology

Why My Forty Third Year Was My Best One Yet

September 4, 2018 By Ryan Smith

My 43rd year was my best one yet and I’m going to tell you why, but first let me tell you why not. Not because of the money I made or a monumental career achievement or anything external that others would notice.


I’m Dying

My 43rd year was my best one yet ...
 
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Filed Under: Faith, Family, Journal Tagged With: Death, Health, Life

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