Inspirational Blog

Flowers in the Valley

Growing up, my dad, Rev. Mack Carpenter’s favorite bible verse was, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 which says, “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”  He would always tell us that we should be thankful in all things, and for all things. One specific and classic memory that

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You’re Welcome

There are many things that are taught in kindergarten that we still use and will continue to use for the rest of our lives. They are foundations upon which we continue to build. They are most successful when the ideas and concepts begin with parents at birth because this undergirds and supports what teachers are

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Opposition

The concept of sports is not a new idea, it has been around for centuries, yes, even millennia. Ancient Greece had organized Olympic games as far back as the eighth century BC, which focused on physical strength and entertainment, with wrestling being one of the earliest forms of sport. Often games were a way to

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Guaranteed Outcome

If anyone were to ask, we would all probably say that there are no absolutes in this world; therefore, the title of this article may seem like a misnomer or an oxymoron. However, I am here to set the record straight. There are two outcomes that are indeed absolute with a full guarantee. Who among

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Impressions

My text is taken from Galatians 6:17, “From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” You have heard the expression, “First impressions are lasting impressions.” Living by this, people are quick to dress nicely and conduct themselves in a pristine way for a job

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Kismet

Have you ever seen little girls playing, running around with no reservation. They will often begin to twirl, full throttle, no music needed, especially when they have a flowing skirt on. There is just something about this that makes them feel like little princesses. As you watch them, you realize they are ‘dancing as if

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