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Faith Anticipates Glory
- Thomas Watson -

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

Ordinary Superheroes

February 2, 2014 By Ryan Smith

MTV's The Real World Los Angeles was my first exposure to reality tv. It was different because the people were, well - real.


They weren't acting per se and the plot was unpredictable because we were watching their lives not listening to their lines. The people ...
 
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Filed Under: Family, Journal Tagged With: Children, Faithful, Parenting

Time In A Bottle

December 18, 2013 By Ryan Smith

There I was, standing in Disneyland’s Tomorrow Land just outside Space Mountain, holding my three year old son Wyatt in my arms watching the fireworks show at the end of a perfect day.


Our cheeks were pressed together as I listened to his sweet breath and felt his ...
 
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Filed Under: Family, Journal Tagged With: Disneyland, Parenting, Time Management

True Love Is More Than A Feeling

October 25, 2013 By Ryan Smith

The story below is based on fiction. However, the themes are quite real and have been proven true by millions of couples who refuse to say - I quit!


Dear Mom and Dad, I can't believe it’s already been two months since you both passed away. Dad you left us on a ...
 
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Filed Under: Family, Journal Tagged With: Grace, Love, Marriage

Progeny

October 22, 2013 By Ryan Smith

Hi, my name is Ryan Smith and I am 39 years old, married with three children. I no longer care if I get the occasional zit, uhum, I mean in-grown hair on my face and I no longer care if I'm hip or cool.


Did I just say that? That probably wasn't hip or cool. Ok, ...
 
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Filed Under: America, Family, Journal

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