When You “CAN’T NOT” Speak Out – The Cost of Being Quiet

“Will they make us be slaves again? — I’m afraid they will take my mom and dad away from our family. — As a girl I don’t feel safe any longer. If sexual assault isn’t a big deal to...

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Good Praying OR Bad Doctoring – Grateful to Live Another Day!

Have you ever had a doctor say these words to you, “I’d encourage you to get your affairs in order.” I have. In fact twice, and once just two weeks ago. The good news is that to date I...

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Progress NOT Perfection — Being “Flawsome” in the New Year

The New Year brings new opportunities…to resurrect some old messages in our heads. I’m NOT! I’m not…good enough, skinny enough, healthy enough, productive enough, rich enough, beautiful enough, smart enough, spiritual enough or successful enough. I’m not…a good enough person, parent,...

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Elite Learning Academy and Founder Shannon Gunn Recipient of December Good Neighbor Award

LEWISVILLE, TEXAS – The students and staff of Elite Learning Academy (ELA) have been presented the Good Neighbor Award for December 2016. This monthly honor is presented to individuals and/or organizations by Loving Community, a neighborhood advocacy group in...

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BIG Shoes to Fill — “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”

OK she’s amazingly cute, I know! :) Our grand daughter Jimmie (my namesake) melts our hearts. She also keeps us on our toes as well (see our son Chad’s ready position). This impromptu pic was snapped at last evening’s...

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Oh My Goodness — Did You Miss World Kindness Day?

Yesterday, November 13th is the annual day on the calendar set aside for World Kindness Day. Did you celebrate? I confess I didn’t. Maybe next year, right? And of all the thousands of Facebook posts from my hundreds of friends...

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There was a Pastor, a Poor Person, a Prophet, and a Mary Kay Consultant who move into…

Knock, knock. Who’s there? There was person a, person b, and person c, who walk into a bar… And well you know the rest, right? These popular catchphrases with their “plug and play” characters and punch lines make up some...

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Shaun, Melissa & Arden James Recipients of Good Neighbor Award

Shaun, Melissa & Arden James, have been presented the Good Neighbor Award for June 2016 in recognition of their outstanding volunteer work and community involvement. The award is presented monthly to stand-out individuals or businesses by Loving Community, a...

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Grateful Graduations — A season of endings and new beginnings

Today at Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, “the feed will be on” for a group of wide eyed and hungry Rockbrook Elementary 4th & 5th grade boys! We’ll be celebrating their graduation as part of the Boys2Men mentoring/leadership program. None...

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Bryan Newkirk Recipient of April 2016 Good Neighbor Award

Retired United States Army Officer Bryan Newkirk has been presented the Good Neighbor Award for April 2016 in recognition of his outstanding volunteer work and involvement in the community. The award is presented monthly by Loving Community, a neighborhood...

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