Ryan Smith

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Faith Anticipates Glory
- Thomas Watson -

My Journal

Welcome to my journal! This is where I get personal and go deep.

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

Why I Think Baseball Is Still America’s Favorite Pastime

October 19, 2013 By Ryan Smith

For those of you that know me the topic of baseball is fitting for my first post. I didn't plan it, no really I didn't. But I do still think baseball is America's favorite pastime.


The Greatest Game

You catch the ball, throw the ball, hit the ball and run ...
 
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Filed Under: America, Journal Tagged With: American Sports, Baseball, MLB

Honor The Lost Art

June 7, 2011 By Ryan Smith

Yes you’re right, I am writing this column in reference to the recently self-confessed indiscretions of Rep. Anthony Weiner, the Democratic Congressman from New York.


However, perhaps to your surprise or dismay, I am not going to vilify the man for I understand that I ...
 
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Filed Under: America, Journal, Politics Tagged With: Abraham Lincoln, Anthony Weiner, Honor

Expiration Date

June 3, 2011 By Ryan Smith

People die every day all across the world with very little notice. But death hits home the hardest when someone we know or love dies before our very eyes.


It is especially tragic when that someone is barely 21 years old and has his whole life ahead of him. Such is the ...
 
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Filed Under: Faith, Journal Tagged With: Baptism, Heaven, New Life

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